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NEW YORK FROM GOVERNOR'S ISLAND. 



mm\ Ifisorts ail laterli paces. 



PLEASURE EXCURSIONS 



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AND OTHER 



SEA-BATHING RESORTS. 

Situated on the New Jersey Coast, 
WITHIN FIFTY MILES OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; 

ALSO, INCLUDING 



STATEN ISLAND AND BOTH SHORES OF LON& ISLAND 

Coney Island, Rockaway Beach, Flushing, Etc., 

GIVING A FULL DESCRIPTION OF ALL THB 



PLACES OF RESOKT AND OBJECTS OF INTEREST. 

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Compiled by j/blSTURNELL, 

Author of " New York As It Was and As^I^s^Isi/'coav^ 



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Price Turenty-five Cents. \\ C>^ 1877- o^. 

For Sale by JOHN WILEY & SONS, 15 Astor Pla^s, I^ew Tori 
And Booksellers generally. 



TO SEEKERS OF HEALTH AND PLEASUEE, AND OTHERS, 



IN preparing for publication a bnef Description oj the Summer 
Mesorts and Watering l*lace8 Surrounding the City of New York, the 
Compiler was influenced by the following considerations : 

1st. To give the Traveling Public correct information in regard 
to the Surroundings of the City of New York, its Bays, Harbors, 
Rivers, Islands, Fortifications, etc., including all the numerous Ob- 
jects of Interest and Sximrner Resorts on Staten Island and the 
New Jersey Coast, within a distance of Fifty Miles ; also, the Sea- 
Bathing Resorts on the ^outh Shore of Long Island. 

2d. To afford an opportunity to all interested in Railroad and 
Steamboat Routes to inform the public as regards their Summer 
Arrangements for conveying passengers seeking the Sea Shore ; also 
an oppoi'tunity for Hotel proprietors to advertise their several es- 
tablishments, accommodations, etc., which is much needed by Seekers 
of Health and Pleasure. 

3d. To secure patronage that woxdd enable the Publisher to con- 
tinue this work to completion, hereafter furnishing the public with a 
complete Guide within a circuit of Fifty Miles around the City op 
New York. 

New York, June, 1877. 



Knttred according to Act of Congresi, in 1877, by Jown DisTUKNtLL, in the office of the Librarian 

of CoD^eti, WsEhingloD, D. C 



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CITIES, VILLAGES, BAYS, RIVERS, ETC. 



PAGE 

Amity ville, L. 1 61 

Annadale, S. 1 38 

AstX)ria, L. 1 67 

Asbury Park, N. J 45 

Atlantic Park, L. 1 60 

Atlantlcville, N.J 36 

Attractions Around New York . 9 

Babylon, L. 1 62 

Bath, L.I 55 

Bayside, L. 1 69 

Bayonne, N.J 42 

Bayport, L. 1 63 

Bay Ridg-e, L. 1 54 

Bay Shore, L. I. 63 

Bays, Rivers, etc 17 

Bedloe's Island, N. Y 15 

Bergen Point, N.J 42 

Bluepoint, L. 1 63 

Branchport, L. 1 45 

Breslau, L. 1 61 

Brooklyn to Coney Island 54-57 

Brooklyn's New Drive to the Sea 59 
Brooklyn, Bath & Coney Island 

R. R 54 

Canarsie, L. 1 58 

Castleton, S. 1 21 

Chelsea, S.I ^'5 

Clifton,S. I 23 

Cliffwood, N. J 44 

Cold Spring Harbor, L. 1 20-70 

College Point, L. 1 69 

Coney Island 57 

Corona, L. 1 68 

Deal Beach, N. J. . .: 45 

Distances, Fares, etc 5 

Dixisland 13 

East River 20 

East Rah way, N. J 42 

Eatontown, N. J 39 

Edgewater, S. 1 22 



PAGE 

Elberon, N.J 45 

Ellis' Island, N. Y 16 

Elizabethport, N.J 42 

Elm Park,S.1 25 

Eltingville, S, 1 28 

Fair Haven, N. J 35 

Far Rockaway, L. I 61 

Flushing, L. 1 68 

Flushing Bay 20 

Fire Island, L. 1 10-62 

Fishing Banks 11 

Fortifications 14 

Fort Columbus 14 

Fort Hamilton 16-55 

Fort Lafayette 16 

Fort Wadsworth 17 

Fort Wood 15 

Garretson's, S.I 27 

Gedney's Channel 12 

Gilford's, S. 1 27 

Glen Cove, L. 1 70 

Governor's Island 14 

God in the Sea 66 

Gowanus Bay 19 

Gravesend, L. 1 56 

Great Neck, L. 1 70 

Great South Bay 19 

Greenwood Cemetery 54 

Gunthersville, L. 1 55 

Harlem River 20 

Hell Gate 68 

Hempstead Bay, L. I 19 

Highlands of Navesink, N. J... 33 

Holmdell, N.J 45 

Hotels in the City of New York 6 

Hudson River 20 

Huguenot, S. 1 28 

Huntington Bay, L. 1 20-70 

Islip, L. I 63 

Jamaica Bay, L.I li> 



P VC E 

Keyport, N. J U 

Kill Von Kull 19 

King's Highway 56 

Little Neck, L. 1 69 

Locust Grove, L. 1 55 

Locust Point, N.J 35 

Long Branch, N.J 36 

Long Island, N. Y 53 

Long Island City 67 

Long Island Railroads 53 

Long Island Sound 11 

Lower Bay of New York 18 

Manasquan River 51 

Manhasset 70 

Matawan, N. J 4t 

Medical Influence of Climate... 64 

Middletown, N.J 45 

Monmouth Beach, N.J 36 

Monmouth County, N.J 39 

Monmouth House, N.J 50 

Monmouth Park, N.J 39 

Navesink River 34 

Newark Bay x 18 

New Brighton, S. 1 24 

New Dorp, S. 1 22 

Newtown, L.I — 68 

New Utrecht, L. 1 55 

New York Bay 13 

New York to Flushing, etc 67 

New York to Long Branch 31-41 

New York Quarantine 13 

Northport, L. 1 70 

Ocean Beach, N. J 49 

Ocean Grove, N.J 47 

Oceanic, N. J 35 

Oceanport, N. J 45 

Oceanus, L, 1 60 

Oyster Bay, L. 1 20 

Parkville, L. 1 57 

Patchogue, L.I 63 

Perth Amboy, N. J 43 

Pleasant Plains, S.I 28 

Pleasure Bay, N.J 38 

Port Monmouth, N.J 35 

Port Richmond, S. 1 25 

Prince's Bay, S. 1 28 

Prospect Park, Brooklyn 57 

Prospect Park -& Coney Island 

R. R 56 

Railroad Communication 13 

Raritan Bay 18 

RedBank, N. J 35 



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Railroad Routes to Long 

Branch, etc 31-41 

Richmond, S.I 23 

Richmond Valley, S. 1 28 

Rockaway Beach, L. 1 60 

Roslyn 70 

Rossville, S. 1 29 

Sailors' Snug Harbor, S. I 24 

Sandy Hook, N. J 18-33 

Sandy Hook Bay 18 

Sayville, L. 1 63 

Seabright, N. J.. 36 

Sea Girt, N. J 50 

Seaside Aquarium 57 

Sea View, N.J 51 

Shark River, N. J 49 

Sheepshead Bay, L. 1 19 

Shrewsbury, N.J 35 

Smithtown Bay, L. 1 20 

South Amboy, N.J 44 

South Oyster Bay, L.I 19-61 

South Shrewsbury River, N. J.. 34 

Spring Lake 50 

Spring Lake Beach, N. J 50 

Squan, N. J 51 

Stapleton, S. 1 23 

Staten Island 21 

Staten Island Railroads 26-30 

Staten Island Steam Ferry 25-29 

Surf Hotel, L.I 63 

Steamboat Excursions 34 

Steamboat and Raih'oad Excur- 
sions 33 

Steamers running to Coney 

Island (See adv.) 

Steamers running to RockaAvay 

Beach 60 

Sunrise and Sunset 65-66 

Tompkinsville, S, 1 23 

Tottenville, S.I 28 

Vanderbilt's Landing, S. 1 23 

Wallabout Bay 53 

"Waters surrounding New York 10 

Wesley Lake 48 

West Brighton, S. 1 24 

Whitestone, L. 1 69 

Woodbridge, N. J 42 

Woodside, L. 1 68 

Railroad and Steamboat 

Advertisements 71-75 

HoTBii Advertisements 76-80 



TABLE OF DISTANCES 

And Usual Rates of Fare to the Sea-bathing Resorts* &c.» 

In the Vicinity of the City of Neiv Yorh. 



Resorts. Milet. Usual Fare. 

Harlem and High Bridge, bi/ steamer. 10 to 15 $ 20 

Staten Island, by sfetimer 6 to 8 10 

Tottenvilie, by rail and steamer 20 25 

Perth Amboy, N. J., hy rail and steamer 21 — 25 and 50 

Keyport, 'N . J ., hy steamer 24 70 

Highlands of Navesink, hy steamer 24 25 

Red Bank, N. J., hy rail and steamer 32 25- 

Sea Bright, hy rail and steamer 26 

Fishing Banks, hy steamer 28 — 50 and 75 

. Long Branch, hy rail ami steamer 31 1 00 

Long Branch, hy New York & Long Branch R. R 45 1 00 

Excursion Tickets 1 50 

Deal Beach, " " " 49 1 la 

AsburyPark, " " '' 51 120 

Ocean Grove, " " " 51 120 

Ocean Beach, " " " 53 1 25 

Spring Lake Beach, " " " 55 130 

Sea Girt, " " " 56 135 

Squan, N. J., " " " 57 138 

Fort Hamilton, L. I., by steamer 8 

Bath and Locust Grove, hy steamer. 10 20 

Coney Island, by steamer 12 25 

Excursion Tickets 40 

Coney Island, hy railroad 12 25 

Excursion Tickets (go and return) 43 

Rockaway Beach, hy steamer 25 35 

Excursion Tickets 50 

Rockaway Beach, hy railroad 30 

Far Rockaway, 7jiy railroad 24 50 

Amity ville L. I;, hy railroad ... 32 85 

Babylon, L. I., by railroad ^ 37 1 00 

Fire Island, L. 1., by railroad and steamer 48 

Steamers I'un on the East River to Harlem, and Long Island Sound to> 
Flushing, Whitestone, Hewlett's Point and Glen Cove, etc. 

^" For fuWier information, address J. Disturnell, care of John Wilev 
Sc Sons, 15 Ast<n^ Place, New York. 



Principal Hotels in The City of New York. 

Name. Proprletori. Location. 

AiiBEMARLE H. & T. Hagaman Broadway, cor. 24th at. 

Aklington House. . .Louis Stine 22 E. 14th St., near B'way. 

ASTOB House* Allan & Dam Broadway, cor. Vesey st. 

Belvedere House.-. .Joseph Wehrle 17 Irving pL, cor. 15th st. 

Bbandreth House*.. Kerr & Slader Canal st., cor. Broadway. 

Brevoort House*. . . .C. C. Waite 11 Fifth Avenue. 

Buckingham* Gail, Fuller & Co Fifth avenue and 50th st. 

Clarendon Chas. H. Kerner Fourth av., cor. 18th st. 

Coleman House. . . .Jewell & Austin 1167 B'way, cor. 27th st. 

Continental* E. L. Merrifield Broadway and 20th st. 

Delmonico's* L. Delmonico Fifth av., op. Madison sq. 

E arle's Earle Brothers 241 Canal St., cor. Centre. 

Everett House Kerner & Weaver Fourth av. and 17th st. 

Fifth Avenue Darling, Griswold & Co Fifth avenue, cor. 23d st. 

French s T. J. French & Bros City Hall Place. 

GiLSEY House* James H. Breslin Broadway, cor. 29th st. 

Grand* Henry M. Smith Broadway, cor. 3l8t st. 

Grand Central .H. L. Powers Broadway, cor. Bond st. 

Grand Union* W. D. Garrison 42d st. and Park avenue. 

Hoffman House Broadway, cor. 25th st. 

Brunswick* Mitchell &Kinzler Fif th avenue, cor. 26th st. 

Royal* Pieris & Butler Sixth avenue, cor. 40th st. 

Metropolitan Breslin, Purcell & Co B'way, corner Prince si. 

New York Hiram Cranston 721 Broadway. 

Prescott House David Hexter B'way, cor. Spring street. 

Rossmore House Chas. E. Leland B'way, cor. Seventh av. 

St. Cloud Rand Brothers 1456 Broadway. 

St. Dennis* Wm. Taylor & Co 799 Broadway. 

St, Germain Wm. G. Tompkins B'way, cor. East 22d St. 

St. James* Mr. Watson Broadway, cor. 26th st. 

St. Nicholas S. Hawk & Co 515 Broadway. 

Sturtevant House.. Lewis & Geo. S. Leland B'way, b. 28th & 29th sts. 

Union Square* A. J. Dam & Son 175 Fourth Avenue. 

Westminster Charles B. Ferrin 125 East 16th street. 

Windsor Hawk, Waite & Wetherbee. , Fifth avenue, cor. 46th.st. 

* £uropa«n PUai 



INTRODUCTION. 



The European Guide Books relating to England, Ireland, 
Scotland and Wales, and to France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy 
and other portions of the Continent of Europe, issued during the 
past thirty years, have done more to entice Americans to visit 
those countries than all other causes combined. 

Here in the United States and Canada we have desirable 
Resorts, eoualing the Old World, embracing a territory of much 
larger extent and varied climate — including the cold, temperate 
and sub-tropical zones, with great rivers, lakes and mountains of 
unequaled extent — only lacking the interest thrown around ancient 
edifices and ruins with which Europe abounds. 

If you desire to flee from the heats of summer, the Atlantic 
coast from Maine to the Capes of Virginia is of easy access ; then 
comes the mountains of the Eastern and Northern States, together 
with the Lower St. Lawrence, Niagara Falls, and the Great Lakes 
of America. All these desirable resorts are easily reached in 
warm weather, while Florida, Colorado .and Southern California 
are accessible at any season of the year by steamship and rail- 
road routes. 



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Our present design is to furnish a reliable Guide to the cities, 
villages, summer resorts and watering-places within Fifty Miles of 
the City of New York, including part of the State of New York 
and New Jersey. Here there are attractions of unrivalled beauty, 
combined with a cool and healthy atmosphere. Let the Ameri- 
can people imitate the European style of living, as regards economy 
and simplicity, then Resorts within the circuit above-named could 
be built up for the rich and those in middling circumstances. 

In addition to Fashionable Resorts on the sea-shore, a much 
needed want is quiet, shaded retreats or country houses, suitable 
for families during warm weather, within a short distance of the 
City of New York — such as might be afforded on the line of the 
Palisades of the Hudson, or the " Highlands" in the vicinity of 
West Point, — on Staten Island, or the Highlands of Navesink, 
overlooking Shrewsbury River. Here might be selected pictur- 
esque sites for Summer Hotels or Inns, where quiet and pleasure 
could be united with economy — imitating the Swiss customs, or 
those prevailing on the banks of the Rhine and in other parts of 

Europe. 

J. D. 
New York, June, 1877. 

N. B. — The original intention was to make this Work em- 
brace the entire Circuit Around the City of New York ; but the 
want of time and patronage compels the Compiler to issue the 
Guide in Parts — dividing the work into tico separate numbers ; 
hoping in 1878 to issue the Work as a whole, embracing " Fifty 
Miles Around New York.^^ 




ATTRACTIONS AROUND THE CITY OF NEW YORK. 

^^1^ O other City on the face of the Globe can exceed the sur- 
roundings of New York, as regards land and water scenery, 
if you embrace a circuit of fifty miles; then you have moun- 
tain and valley, cultivated fields and woodland, river and ocean 
scenery all combined. Here are the "Highlands" surrounding 
West Point, the Palisades and the noble Hudson River, all accessible 
by railroad or steamer. The East River and the shores of Long 
Island Sound ; the Harbor and Bay of New York, washing the 
shores of Manhattan Island, Long Island and Staten Island. 
Then comes the " Narrows " and the Lower Bay of New York, 
Raritaa Bay, Sandy Hook and "Old Ocean," which washes the 
coast of Long Island and New Jersey with its angry billows, af- 
fording health and vitality to thousands of invalids and seekers 
of pleasure, while its waters abound in salt-water fish of the 
most desirable varieties — that, too, in immcDse quantities — afford- 
ing sport to the amateur fisherman as well as the caster of nets, 
whose wealth is drawn from the bays and inlets along the sea coast. 

The Island of New York, and its new addition within the 
City limits north of Harlem River, afford delightful walks and 
drives along its Parks, Avenues and Boulevards, while Westchester 
County abounds in all that is lovely and picturesque. 

Staten Island affords lovely retreats along the high grounds 
overlooking the ocean. Here are to be found walks for the 
pedestrian and drives for the sportsman, shaded by a rich foliage 
in many localities. 

Long Island also has its Cemeteries, Parks, sea-bathing re- 
sorts and lovely retreats on high land and along both the North 
and South Shore of this most favored section of country. 

New Jersey affords mountain retreats and lovely cities and 
villages ; also fashionable places of summer resort along the At- 
lantic Coast, extending from the Highlands of Naveaink to Cape 
May, altogether presenting unrivalled attractions. 



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The Waters Surrounding the City of New York. 

How few persons, resident of the Empire City, are aware of 
the magnificent surroundings, within forty or fifty miles of the 
favored metropolis of the nation, afforded by means of navigable 
waters flowing into the ocean — from her wharfs hundreds of 
arrivals and departures are daily made by ocean steamers, sailing 
to and from different parts of the world, or making coastwise 
trips to domestic ports. All this, in addition to the river steamers 
or^ail vessels navigating the Hudson, the Bay of New York, or 
Long Island Sound. 

The first navigable stream of importance is the noble Hudson 
River, with its one hundred and fifty miles of navigable tide 
waters ; then comes the East River and Long Island Sound — the 
water passage through *' Hell Gate " connecting the above waters. 
New York Island, on the north, being watered by Harlem River 
and Spuyten Duyvil Creek. 

Next comes New York Harbor or Bay, Kill Von Kull, and 
Newark Bay ; into the latter empties Hackensack and Passaic 
Rivers, both navigable for a few miles. Staten Island Sound also 
affords navigable waters between Newark Bay and Raritan Bay, 
separating Staten Island from New Jersey. 

After passing through the " Narrows," here separating Staten 
Island from Long Island, where stands Fort Hamilton, Fort Wads- 
worth, and other fortifications, you pass into the Lower Bay of 
New York ; on the east lies Coney Island, while on the west 
lies Raritan Bay and River. On approaching Sandy Hook, about 
twenty miles from the city, bound seaward, the broad Atlantic 
ocean comes into full view from the deck of the steamer. 

Eastward, for upwards of one hundred miles, the low coast 
of Long Island stretches, extending from Coney Island, Jamaica 
Bay, Hempstead Bay, South Oyster Bay, and Great South Bay, to 
Montauk Point. 

Fire Island Beach is a long stretch of low land, which is danger- 
ous to navigation, lying off Great South Bay. On this coast lies 
Bockaway Beach^ thirty-five miles from New York, which is aD 



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old and famed place of resort for those fond of sea air and salt 
water bathing. Both railroad and steamers run to this place dur- 
ing the summer months ; while in the vicinity of Hemsptead Bay, 
South Oyster Bay, and Great South Bay, are numerous places of 
Summer resort. Steamers run several times daily to Rock away, 
where is a good inside harbor for vessels of a large class. 

Southward^ along the New Jersey coast, from Sandy Hook and 
Long Branch, thirty miles, and thence to Squan, Tom's River, 
Barnegat, Atlantic City and Cape May, are numerous desirable 
places of Summer resort, where fishing, hunting and sea-bathing 
can be enjoyed. 

Ths Fishing Banks, off Sandy Hook and Long Branch, extend 
for a number of miles along the New Jersey coast, where numer- 
ous kinds of fish are caught with the hook. Sea bass, black fish, 
blue fish, rock fish, bard or king fish, Spanish mackerel and cod- 
fish are the most esteemed by epicures. During the summer months 
steamers of a small class carry excursionists to the Banks, and 
remain long enough to afford passengers a taste of ** old ocean," 
and an opportunity to fish. 

LONG ISLAND SOUND. 

On both shores of Long Island Sound, on the east, are numer- 
ous inlets and bays, affording delightful summer resorts, which 
can be easily reached by railroad or steamers. Flushing Bay, 
Little Neck Bay, Hempstead Bay, Cold Spring Harbor, Oyster 
Bay and Huntington Bay, on the North Shore of Louji Island, 
are all favorite places of residence or resort. New Rocheile, 
Port Chester, Greenwich and Stamford lie on the North Shore of 
Long Island Sound, all being easily reached by land or water. 

Along the water line above described, within a radius of 
thirty miles of the City of Nctv York, the shores present a suc- 
cession of landings and villages, many of which are the favored 
abode or resorts of New Yorkers during warm weather and 
autumn months. This shore line within the above circuit in- 
cludes about three hundred miles of coast, embracing river and 



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ocean waters commingled — hence the varied and healthy climatic 
influence surrounding the City of New York. 

The Bay of Naples, the Harbor of Rio de Janeiro, nor any 
other Seaport on the Globe, can vie with the Harbor and Bay of 
New York and its surroundingo— here we find navigable rivers, 
arms of the sea, and approaches to the ocean affording unrivaled 
advantages. 

Railroad Communication. 

The numerous Railroads diverging from the City of New 
York, running through Westchester County northward, through 
Long Island eastward, and across New Jersey southward and 
westward, afford speedy facilities to reach all the Summer resorts 
and places of interest within a circuit of Fifty Miles and up- 
wards. By means of these communications, including Steamboat 
Routes and Ferries, it is estimated that 250,000 persons arrive 
daily in the city, besides the tens of thousands that flock from 
the upper to the lower part of New York by means of Street 
Railroads and Omnibus Lines. 



ENTRANCE TO NEW YORK HARBOR FROM 
THE OCEAN. 

The Bay of New York, from an examination of Government 
charts, affords through the ship channel a depth of from forty to 
fifty feet at low tide; passing through the "Narrows" to the 
Upper Quarantine there is a depth of sixty feet. On approaching 
from the ocean, the East Channel affords a depth of twenty feet ; 
the SioasJi Channel, west of Romar Shoal, has a depth of twenty- 
four feet at low tide. The Main Channel and Gedney^s Channel 
afford a depth of twenty-five feet ; this channel is usually used 
by ocean steamers, passing northeast of Sandy Hook. The Fouth 
Channel^ after leaving the Main Channel, running toward the 
Fishing Banks, affords twenty-two feet of water. 

The Light Ship off Sandy Hook, the Sandy Hook Light and 
the Lights of Navesink are guides to the mariner on approaching 



Sandy Hook from domestic or foreign ports. The lights on Staten 
Island are next observed, before entering the Inner Bay of New 
York ; here is a light on Robbins' Reef passed before approach- 
ing the wharfs. 

NEW YORK QUARANTINE. 

Quarantine is divided into two sections, generally known 
as " Upper " and " Lower " Quarantine. From October to April 
the boarding is done at the upper station, the grounds of which 
lie between Fort Wadsworth and Clifton Landing, on Staten 
Island, in New York Bay, a little over a half mile from either 
point. It is here that the Health Officers reside. During the 
other months of the year vessels coming from the West Indies, 
South America, the West Coast of Africa, and from infected 
ports are visited at the lower station, which is situated at West 
Bank, in the Lower Bay, about two miles below Fort Wadsworth, 
and the same distance from shore. The boarding station is the 
old hulk Illinois, formerly belonging to the Government, and 
transferred to the use of the State for an indefinite period. She 
can also be used as a hospital, having all the appurtenances on 
board for such a purpose. Near it are the two Quarantine Islands, 
known as I)ix and Hoffman Islands. The former is used for the 
reception of cholera and yellow fever patients, except when both 
diseases prevail at the same time, when those sick with one 
disease are quartered on one island and the remainder on the 
other, as the law prescribes that persons sick with different 
diseases are not to be put in the same hospital. Small-pox 
patients are sent to Blackwell's Island, and those with typhus or 
ship fever are sent to Ward's Island, lying in the East River, near 
Hell Gate. On the arrival of infected vessels, all well persons 
are given their freedom as soon as practicable, after having tlieir 
clothing thoroughly fumigated. Before being admitted to the 
hospital the clothing of the sick is removed and thrown into a 
solution of carbolic acid, and the persons thoroughly fumigated. 
The only diseases against which quarantine applies are yellow 



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fever, cholera, typhus, or ship fever, small-pox, and any disease 
of a contagious or pestilential nature. Vessels from foreign ports, 
and from domestic ports south of Cape Henlopen, and vessels 
upon which any person shall have been sick during the voyage, 
are subject to visitation by the Health Officer, but are not detained 
beyond the time requisite for proper examination, unless an infec- 
tious disease shall have occurred during the voyage. Persons 
recently exposed to sniall-pox, with insufficient evidence of effec- 
tive vaccination, are vaccinated as soon as practicable, and 
detained until the operation has taken effect. Vessels arriving 
from any place where disease subject to quarantine existed at 
the time of their departure, or which have had cases of such 
disease on board during the voyage, are quarantined at least 
thirty days after their arrival, provided this occurs between the 
1st of April and 1st of November. If a vessel be found in a con- 
dition which the Health Officer should deem dangerous to the 
public health, the vessel and cargo are detained until the casfi is 
duly considered by him. Vessels in an unhealthy state, whether 
there has been sickness on board or not, are not passed by the 
doctor until they have been cleansed and ventilated. If in the 
judgment of the Health Officer the vessel requires it, he may order 
a complete purification, and remand it to quarantine anchorage 
until disinfection is perfected. 



FORTIFICATIONS FOR THE PROTECTION OF 
NEW YORK HARBOR. 

Fort Columbus, Governor's Island. — Governor's Island, 
situated in New York Harbor, at the junction of the North and 
East Rivers, in latitude 40 degrees 42 minutes North, and longi- 
tude 74 degrees 9 minutes West, lies 1,066 yards southeast from 
the City of New York. It is separated from the City of Brooklyn 
by the Buttermilk Channel, an arm of the Bay, formerly narrow 
and very shallow, now of sufficient depth for the largest ships, 
and measuring about one-half of a mile in width. 

The island lies about six miles from the Narrows, the ocean 



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entrance to the Bay. It is about twenty-two feet above low water 
mark, and contains sixty-two acres. Paqganck, the Indian name 
of Governor's Island, is all that survives which could call to our 
minds the fact, that not many centuries ago the Indians here held 
undisputed sway. It was afterwards called, by the Dutch^ 
Nooten or Nutten Island. During the English colonial period, 
Nutten Island became, by common consent, a perquisite attached 
to the office of Governor ; becoming, in consequence, familiarly 
known as Governor's Island, a name it has borne ever since. 

"During the early part of the Revolutionary war, in 1776, 
Governor's Island was garrisoned by two regiments, under Colonel 
Prescott ; but on the approach of the British fleet, in August^ 
the troops withdrew to New York. The British fortified it and 
garrisoned it until the restoration of peace in 1783. It lay in a 
neglected state for several years, when Fort Columbus was com- 
menced and finished in 1809. Castle William (named after 
General William, of the New York Militia), situated on the ex- 
treme westerly point of the island, was begun in 1807 and com- 
pleted in 1811. Fort Columbus, the main work, is situated on 
the highest point of the island, near the northern portion, and is 
an old-fashioned, four-bastioned fort, with deep ditch. Within 
the fort are situated four buildings, extending coequal with the 
curtains of the fort, and surrounding the parade. Barracks and 
other buildings are erected for the accommodation of the garri- 
son." — Report of Surgeon Charles Page^ U. S. Army. 

FORT WOOD, NEW YORK HARBOR. 

Bedloe*s Island, upon which is situated Fort Wood, is a 
small island of about twelve acres in extent, situated in New 
York Bay, about twenty statute miles from Sandy Hook, one- 
and-a-half miles from Jersey City, and two thousand nine hundred 
and fifty yards from the Battery, New York. " The first ownei 
of this island of whom we have any record," says Assistant Sur- 
geon H. C. Yarrow, U. S. A., "was Isaac Bedloe, a native of 
New Amsterdam, by whose name it is still known." In 1800 it 



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was ceded to the United States Government, by whom it is now 
occupied as a military station. 

It has been decided that the bronze statue of Liberty, pre- 
sented to the United States by the people of France, shall be 
erected on Bedloe's Island, in New York Harbor. It has been 
determined also that the Torch which is placed in the hand of 
the figure shall be furnished with a Fresnal light, and placed 
under the control of the Lighthouse Board as a part of a light- 
house system. 

Fort Wood is a star-shaped fort, built of Quincy granite. 
According to a stone which is inserted in one of the garrison 
buildings, the date of its commencement was the year 1814. 
Here are officers' quarters and barracks for the garrison. 

Ellis Island is a small body of land, lying near the New 
Jersey shore, and belonging to the United States Government, 
where stands Fort Gibson. 

FORT HAMILTON, LONG ISLAND. 

Fort Hamilton is situated on the southwest shore of Long 
Island, on the "Narrows," distant about six miles from New 
York City by water. From Fort Hamilton is presented a fine 
view, not only of the Narrows, here about one mile wide, but 
a portion of the Inner Bay; and in a southerly direction, across 
the Outer Bay, the Highlands of Jersey are visible by day and 
the Light Houses at Sandy Hook by night. 

The name of Fort Hamilton is applied not only to the military 
work, but also to the village that has sprung up in its neighbor- 
hood. The Fort is situated in the town of New Utrecht, King's 
County, New York. The corner stone of this Fort was laid in 
June, 1825, and completed in July, 1831. Here are oflBcera' 
quarters and barracks for the accommodation of the garrison. 

Fort Lafayette, lying off Fort Hamilton, surrounded by 
water, is a brick and stone structure of oval form. It is now in 
a dilapidated condition, the inner works having, a few years 
since, been destroyed by fire. 



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FORT WADSWORTH, STATEN ISLAND. 

The fortifications on Staten Island, west of the Narrows, com- 
manding the entrance on that side of New York Harbor, are 
known by the name of Fort Wadsworth, named in honor of 
General Wadsworth, a distinguished soldier who was killed in 
the late civil war. It was formerly known by the name of Fort 
Kichmond. The fortifications on the top of the hill, elevated 
one hundred and forty feet, are known by the name of Fort 
Tompkins, and commands the work of Fort Wadsworth, a triple 
casement of granite, as well as Battery Hudson and the other 
continuous water batteries which defend the passage. The land 
here reserved for military purposes contains about one hundred 
acres, where are erected ofiicers' quarters and barracks for the 
accommodation of soldiers. 

Fort Schuyler, situated upon Throgg's Point, Westchester 
County, at the junction of the East River with Long Island Sound, 
is a strong fortification. It is distant from New York fifteen miles. 

Willet's Point, opposite Fort Schuyler, on Long Island, 
is another strong fortification recently erected. These formida- 
ble works command the entrance to New York Harbor through. 
"Hell Gate." 

BAYS, RIVERS, ETC. 

In addition to the Atlantic Ocean on the south, and Long 
Island Sound on the east, the City of New York is surrounded 
by a great number of navigable bays, harbors, inlets and rivers, 
affording an easy water communication to the surroundings. 

The Bay of New York, centrally four miles south of the City, 
has long been justly celebrated for its beauties, surrounded as 
it is by cultivated and picturesque scenery, commanding a view 
of the Metropolis, Brooklyn, Jersey City and Staten Island, with 
a part of Long Island. It is perfectly safe for shipping, being 
protected by the surrounding highlands. It receives the Hudson 
River on the north, and communicates with Long Island through 
an arm of the sea called East River. It contains Grovcrnor's. 



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Bedloe's and Ellis's Islands, all of which are fortified, and belong 
to the United States Government. Robbin's Reef is a shoal on 
which is erected a lighthouse. 

The Lower Bay of New York, centrally fourteen miles south 
of the City, is the largest and most important Bay in the vicinity. 
On the north it communicates with the Bay or Harbor of New 
York, through the '^Narrows,''' on the west with Raritan Bay, 
and on the east with the Atlantic Ocean, through Oedney's and 
the Old Channel — the former affording twenty-four feet water over 
the bar, and the latter twenty-one feet, at the lowest tides. Armed 
vessels, steamers, and merchantmen of the largest class, can now, 
at all times, be safely piloted into the Lower Bay, and thence to the 
wharves of the city. Here is located the Quarantine Station-and 
Hospital Ship, off Staten Island, where is usually to be seen, in 
warm weather, a large number of vessels lying at anchor, mostly 
from foreign ports, in pursuance of sanitary regulations for pre- 
venting diseases of foreign parts from infecting the commercial 
emporium. The main fortifications for the defence of the Harbor 
are at the Narrows, on both sides of the entrance — on Long Island 
and on Staten Island. 

Sandy Hook Bay lies at the mouth of the Navesink, or 
Shrewsbury River, and communicates with the Lower Bay of 
New York and with Raritan Bay. This bay affords safe anchor- 
age during easterly storms. 

Raritan Bay, twenty miles south of New York, communicates 
with the Lower Bay, and affords a safe anchorage. On the west, at 
the mouth of the Raritan River, lie Perth Amboy and South Amboy, 
on either side of the stream. Here are valuable fishing grounds, 
where are annually taken clams and oysters in great quantities. 

Staten Island Sound communicates with Raritan Bay and 
Newark Bay, dividing Staten Island from New Jersey. 

Newark Bay is a large body of water six miles west of 
New York ; on the north it receives Hackensack and Passaic 
Rivers, both navigable for a few miles. It communicates with. 
New York Bay through " the Kills.'' 



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Kill Von KuU is a small body of water separating Staten 
Island from New Jersey, on the north, where lies Bergen Point. 

Gowanus Bay is a small body of water contiguous to the 
Bay of New York, on the Brooklyn side, having but a small 
depth of water. 

Gravesend Bay is another small body of water, being 
formed in part by Coney Islv^nd. It lies contiguous to the Lower 
Bay of New York, off Long Island. 

Sheepshead Bay is a small body of water in the town of 
Grravesend, lying north of Barren Island, near Jamaica Bay and 
Coney Island. 

Jamaica Bay is a considerable body of water, with numerous 
small swampy islands, on which grows salt-water hay. It is 
navigable for steamers of a small class. Sea-ward, being sep- 
arated from the Atlantic Ocean by Rockaway Beach, extending 
along the Long Island coast. Here is good fishing and hunting 
of wild fowl. 

Hempstead Bay is another similar body of water, contain- 
ing a large number of low islands, being mostly covered with, 
waste grass. It also abounds in fish of different kinds, crabs, 
clams and oysters. Long Beach separates it from the ocean on 
the south. 

South Oyster Bay is a considerable body of water filled 
with small islands. It lies south of the town of Hempstead, 
being separated from the ocean by Jones' Beacli, a long sandy 
strip of land. Here is good fishing and hunting. 

Great South Bay is a large and important body of water, 
extending for about twenty miles east and west, and from four to 
six miles in width. Its waters abound with almost every variety 
of shell and scale fish, which can never be exhausted. On the 
south extends Fire Island, or Great South Beach^ where is a light- 
house and hotel. Babylon, Islip, Sayville and Bellport lie on the 
main land, from whence fishing and pleasure parties depart dur- 
ing the summer months, sail and row-boats being brought into 
requisition. Fire Island is much frequented by fishermen 



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pleasure parties. The quantity of fish and wild fowl here taken 
is annually very large, affording profitable employment to hun- 
dreds of fishermen and hunters. This is a very dangerous coast 
for vessels bound in or out of the harbor of New York. Many 
wrecks have occurred off Fire Island. 

Flushing Bay, Little Neck Bay, Manhasset Bay and 
Hempstead Bay all lie on the north shore of Long Island, afford- 
ing good harbors for steamers of a small class running from and 
to t.he City of New York. 

Oyster Bay is an irregular and picturesque body of water 
situated on the north shore of Long Island. Clams, oysters and 
fish of different kinds are here found in abundance. 

Cold Spring Harbor, adjacent to Oyster Bay, is a fine body 
of water, and affords a good harbor for vessels of a large class. 

Huntington Bay is another fine body of water, connecting 
with Northport Bay, lying on the east. Lloyd's Point and 
Eatoii's Point, on the north, form the entrance to these two bodies 
of water, which have winding shores, and afford fine sites for 
country residences. 

Smithtown Bay is a large expanse of water, and affords 
several inner bays or harbors, where is to be found good fishing 
and hunting. 

The Hudson or North River, Harlem River, and the 
£ast River, communicating with Long Island Sound through 
*' Hell Gate^'" the eastern gateway to the City of New York by 
water, all afford delightful Steamboat Excursions during warm 
weather. 



STATEN ISLAND, 

Forming Richmond County, New York, although within half an 
hour's sail of the City of New York, and although thousands of 
its best acres belong to residents of " Gotham," there are but few 
of our citizens who know much more about it than that it is a 
pleasant Summer Resort, surrounded by the salt tide water of 
the ocean On the north you have " Kill Von Kull," separating 
the island from Bergen Point ; on the west flows '* Arthur Kull,'* 
emptying into Staten Island Sound, in obedience to the beck and 
call of old Ocean — on the south Raritan Bay, spreading out to 
Sandy Hook Bay, and thence to the sea ; and on the east the ex- 
panse of the Lower Bay of New York, where may be seen the 
new '* Quarantine Ground," and white winged yessels from every 
clime ; the " Narrows," overlooked by massive forts ; and on the 
north-east this grand panoramic view is intensified by a sight of 
the lovel}'- Bay of New York and the spires of the great metrop- 
olis, v/ith the forest of masts surrounding the wharfs on the 
North and East Rivers ; added to which, the ponderous ocean 
steamers, and a smaller class of vessels, constantly in motion, fin- 
ishes tho picture. 

On the Inland itself there are attractions of unrivalled beauty, 
consisting of wooded heights, sloping fields, and cultivated 
grounds, interspersed with villages and country residences. 



Staten Island is divided into five townships, as follows 



Towns. Population 

Castleton, 11,007 

Middletown 8,351 

Northfield 6,529 



Towns. Population. 

Southfleld 4,448 

Westfleld 4,883 



Total, 1875,.... 35,218 
In order to increase the population and make Staten Island 
more accessible, steam ferry-boats should run several times 
hourly, from near the Battery, New York, to New Brighton and 
Tompkinsville, at a low rate of fare, connecting at both the 
above places with horse or steam railroad cars running sou^h and 



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west along the water front of the Island ; then a continuous city 
might be founded, with its tens of thousands of inhabitants, 
forming a suburban residence for those engaged in business pur- 
suits in the City of New York. 

The Villages and Landings along its water front, on the east 
and north, and the " Great Kills" and Prince's Bay, on the south 
shore, with its oyster beds and fishing grounds, make up the 
principal features of Staten Island — besides good country roads, 
affording delightful drives. 

The Staten Island Railroad extends from Vanderbilt 
Landing to Tottenville, lying opposite Perth Araboy, N. J., and 
affords a fine excursion through the southern part of the Island. 
St/i'eet Railroad Cars run from Tompkinsville south and west, 
passing through the villages situated on the east and north parts 
of the Island, for a distance of six or seven miles. 

The Village of Richmond, situated near the centre of the 
Island, is the county-seat. Here is a court house and sur- 
rogate's ofiice ; also an ancient church built by the Waldenses, 
or Huguenots of early date. There are two or three hotels and 
a number of fine residences. 

New Dorp, two miles from the court house, is an ancient 
settlement, where stands a Moravian church. The ancestors of 
the late Cornelius Vanderbilt lie here in a large massive vault of 
granite ; over the front is a marble statue of " Grief," which was 
chiseled in Italy, and cost the Commodore $3,000. In January, 
1877, the remains of the millionaire were interred in this vault. 



Edgewater, Richmond County, New York, lies on the east 
side of Staten Island, fronting the Bay of New York, being dis- 
tant six to eight miles from the city. This is an incorporated 
village and includes the settlements, or villages, of TompkinsviUey 
Stapletnn and Clifton, running along the water's edge for a dis- 
tance . f three miles, being connected by a street railroad, run- 
ning from Tomp\in9ville to Fort Wadsworth, at the " Narrows.'* 



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The ground here rises rather abruptly to a height of some two 
hundred or three huadred feet above the waters of the Bay, af- 
fording magaiticent views of the City of New York, Long 
Island and the surrounding country. 

Tompkins ville, six miles from New York, is handsomely 
situated on the east side of the Island, where formerly stood the 
old Quarantine Building. Here are three churches, a new pub- 
lic house called the Bay Vieic Hotel, several stores, and a number 
of fine residences. It is a place of great resort during warm 
weather, steam ferry-boats running to and from the foot of 
Whitehall Street, New York, during every hour of the day. 
Pleasure parties can here procure carriages and visit different 
portions of this romantic Island. 

Stapleton proper comprises the central business part of the 
Tillage of Edgewater, where is a town hall, several churches, a 
savings bank, two public houses, a number of stores, four news- 
paper printing offices, four breweries, and several manufacturing 
establishments. The main street is macadamized, while other 
roads afford fine drives through the Island. A street railroad 
runs from Tompkinsville, through Stapleton, to Fort Wadsworth, 
a distance of three miles, passing near the water's edge. 

The Seamen's Retreat Hospital is a State institution for 
the benefit of sick and disabled seamen arriving in the port of New 
York. It stands on a commanding position overlooking the Bay 
and Harbor of New York. During the year 1876, 709 patients 
were admitted, of whom 23 died, and the balance were relieved or 
recovered ; remaining in the Hospital, December 31, 1876, 86 
patients. 

Vanderbilt*s Landing, lying immediately south of Staple- 
ton, is that portion of the village called Clifton, where the steam- 
boat and railroad depot of the Staten Island Railroad is situated. 
A line of steam ferry-boats run hourly from this landing to New 
York, stopping at Stapleton and Tompkinsville ; also another 
ferry-boat runs from Stapleton direct to New York, lanrl'ng at 
Pier No. 8, North River. 



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New Brighton, Richmond County, New York, lies on the 
north-east shore of Staien Island, seven miles from the City of 
New York. It is an incorporated village, chartered 18G6. It 
faces the Kill Von Kull, and overlooks the Bay of New York. 
Here is a village hall, three Episcopal churches, one Presbyterian, 
one Methodist, one Reformed church, one Unitarian, and two Roman 
Catholic churches ; two large hotels — the Pavilion and St. Mark's 
Hotel; also a number of private boarding-houses, this being a 
favorite summer resort ; here are also a number of stores and manu- 
facturing establishments. There are two lines of steamers running 
hourly from New York to New Brighton, Sailors' Snug Harbor 
and West Brighton, all within the corporate limits of New 
Brighton. The Shore Railroad run horse-cars from Tompkinsville, 
passing through New Brighton and West Brighton to Port Rich- 
mond, affording a speedy mode of conveyance. 

The drives and bathing facilities are unsurpassed, while the 
invigorating atmosphere which here prevails makes this part of 
Staten Island a most delightful summer resort and a place for 
permanent residence. 

Sailors* Snug Harbor, lying immediately west of New 
Brighton, and facing the " Kills," is delightfully situated, where 
a large number of disabled seamen find a safe retreat from the 
cares and storms of life. This noble institution was founded by 
the testament of Captain Robert R. Randell, in 1801, who be- 
queathed a large landed estate in the city of New York for its 
endowment. 

West New Brighton, formerly called Factorymlle, within 
two miles of New Brighton, contains about two hundred dwel- 
lings, four churches, two hotels, and a number of stores, besides 
several extensive manufactories, including a large dyeing and 
printing establishment. Here are two steamboat docks, from 
whence steam ferry-boats run hourly to and from the City of 
New York. Street railroad cars also run to New Brighton a^d 
Tompkinsville. 

The North Shore of Staten IslanJ, from New Brighton to Fort 



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Riclimond, affords numerous sites for country residences, both for 
Summer and permanent abode. The grounds for the most part 
are elevated and healthy. 

Port Richmond, nine miles from New York, is advan- 
tageously located on *'The Kills," opposite Bergen Point, New 
Jersey. This is an incorporated village, containing about three 
thousand inhabitants, four churches, two hotels, twenty stores, 
two steamboat landings, and a number of large manufacturing 
establishments, including a white lead factory and a linseed oil 
factory. A steam ferry runs to Bergen Point, connecting with 
the Central Railroad of New Jersey, running to New York, etc. 

Elm Park, lying west of Fort Richmond, is a settlement 
which is much frequented during the summer months. Here 
are public houses for the accommodation of visitors. 

Chelsea is a small village situated on Staten Island Sound, 
opposite the mouth of Rahway River, containing an hotel and a 
number of handsome dwellings. 

Staten Island Steam Perry. 

An Hourly Excursion to the JYorth 
Shore of Staten Island, 

F^RE TEN CENTS. 



steamboats Castleton, Pomona and Thomas Sunt leave Whitehall 
Street, at foot of Broadway, at 6:30 A. m. ; after that hourly, from 
8 A. M. to 7 P. M., connecting with Street Railroads on Staten Island. 

Sundays : Every hour from 9 A. M. to 8 p. m., for New Brighton, 
Sailors' Snug Harbor, West Brighton, Port Richmond and Elm Park. 

New York Elevated Railroad receives and delivers passengers at 
the ferry, foot of Whitehall Street, every eight minutes. 



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Ifew York to Tottenville and Perth Amboy» N. J., 

VIA STATEN ISLAND KAILROAD, 
Passengers leaving from Foot of Whitehall Street. 



Miles. 




Miles. STATIONS. 

21 New York 

(Steam Ferry-hoat.) 

14 Vanderbilt Landing.. 7 

11 Garretson's 3 10 

91^ New Dorp \]4 \\% 

8 Court House 1^13 

7 Gififord's 1 14 

6 Elting'\nlle 1 15 

5 Annadale 1 16 

41^ Hug-uenot H lOJ^ 

4 Prince's Bay Yz, IT 

3 Pleasant Plains 1 18 

3 Richmond Valley 1 19 

1 Tottenville 1 

(Steam Ferry-hoat.) 
Pertb Amboy 1 







30 



31 



STEAMBOAT & RAILROAD 
ARRAViGB.m.M.lSTS, 

Leave by Boat from foot of 
Whitehall Street for Vanderbilt's 
I^anding-, Tottenville, etc., at 6, 7, 9 
and 11 A. M., and at 1, 4, 5 and 6 
p. M. 

Returning, leave Perth Amboy 
at 7, 7.55, 8..55 and 11.55 A. m., and 
3, 3.50 and 5.45 p.m., stopping- at all 
stations. Usual through time, two 
hours. 

Duiing warm weather this trip 
affords a delig-htf ul Excursion across 
Staten Island, passing- in full view 
the Bay of New York, Karitan Bay 
and the Villag-es lying- on the South 
Side of the Island. Seaward may be 
seen Sand.y Hook and the broad 
Atlantic Ocean. 



STATEN ISLAND RAILROAD. 

This Railroad runs through the south-eastern portion of 
Staten Island, from Vanderbilt's Landing to Tottenville, opposite 
Perth Amboy, a distance of about fifteen miles. Most of the 
stations are situated within sight of the Bay, and the country 
lying between the road and the salt water is level and fertile. 
Running parallel with the railroad is a ridge of high hillff, 
extending back to the northern shore, and the views which, 
may be seen from these highlands are very fine. The build- 
ings are numerous, and a large proportion of them are orna.- 
mented and substantially built, and furnished with all the modem 
improvements. There is an abundance of timber, and nearly 
every house is surrounded by trees of some kind. Large quan- 
tities of fish are caught along the Bay. Innumerable streams, 
clear as crystal, run in all directions through the hills and valleys. 

Vanderbilt's Landing,— The boats which connect with the 



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cars at VanderhiW a Landing loucli first at Tompkinsville aud then 
at Stapleton. A description of any one of these places "will 
answer for all of them, as they are so nearly alike, both as regards 
scenery and improvements. A short distance back from the 
pier 'the ground rises to a high elevation, commanding magnifi- 
cent views of Brooklyn, New York, Fort Hamilton, the Narrows, 
and, in fact, the entire Bay, with its endless variety of scenery. 

Garretson's is the first station beyond Vanderbilt's Landing. 
It is situated at the foot of the hilly ridge which runs througTist^he 
island. The soil is of superior quality, and well adapted fo 
farming purposes. Magnificent views of the entire Bay and its 
surroundings are obtained from the high plateau back of the vil- 
lage. There are about seventy-five houses, one store, a church 
and a public school. Most of the dwellings through this section 
are large, well built, and tastefully painted. 

Ne"w Dorp contains one store, one hotel, a Moravian church 
and cemetery, a public and a private school, and a race course. 
There are some fine places in this vicinity. It is here that Com- 
modore Vanderbilt gave one hundred, acres of land to the Mora- 
vian cemetery. The views are good, and most of the upland is 
finely situated fur building purposes. 

Richmond Station. — This place is not far from the Bay. 
There are only about a dozen houses around the depot. The 
land is level and very productive. 

Richmond, the county seat of Richmond County, is three- 
fourths of a mile north of the depot. It contains about two 
hundred buildings, including the court house and jail, three 
hotels, four stores, two schools, three churches (Episcopal, Reform 
and Catholic), two carriage factories, a ropewalk, and a black- 
smith shop. There is a fine view of the Bay and its surroundings 
from this place. On the hill, back of the town, there are many 
finely situated country seats. 

Gififord's. — This place contains about seventy-five neat-look- 
ing buildings, including one hotel, one store, one public school, 
and a blacksmith shop. The surrounding country is rolling, and 



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well adapted to agricultural purposes. Fish, oysters and clams 
are obtained in large quantities from the Bay near by. 

Eltingville contains an Episcopal church, an hotel, a private 
school, one store, and a blacksmith shop. There are few houses 
in this place, but most of them are well built and neatly painted. 
The surrounding country is timbered and slightly rolling, and 
commands good views of the Narrows and Highlands west of 
Sandy Hook. 

Annadale. — This place is about the size of Eltingville. It 
has one hotel, one store and a good school. The views of the 
Bay are fine. 

Huguenot is a pleasantly-situated village, having one hotel, 
a Reform church, a public school and a blacksmith shop. There 
are about seventy-five houses. The beach is one mile distant. 
The soil is a heavy sandy loam, and productive. 

Prince's Bay. — The next station, Prince's Bay, is merely a 
stopping-place, but there is no village in the immediate vicinity. 
The country is slightly rolling, and produces some timber. 

Pleasant Plains. — A short distance beyond Prince's Bay 
station is Pleasant Plains, presenting a fine appearance. It has 
three stores, a Methodist church, and about one hundred dwellings. 

Richmond Valley. — This place is the first station this side 
of Totteuville. It contains one store, one hotel, one public 
school, three blacksmith shops, a grist mill, and a sash and blind 
factory. 

Tottenville, Richmond County, New York, the tor minus of 
Staten Island Railroad, twenty miles from the City of New York, 
has about two thousand inhabitants, three churches, two public 
houses, several stores, an oil factory, four ship yards, and other 
raanufao.turing establishments. The village is pleasantly situated 
oa Raritan Bay, directly opposite Perth Amboy, New Jersey, 
with which it is connected by a steam ferry-boat, connecting with 
each train of cars on the railroad. Clams, oysters and fish of all 
kinds are here abundant, affording profitable employment to a 
great number of fishermen, Sail and row-boats can be hired at 



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all times by visitors during warm weather. A fine tract of land, 
formerly known as Biddle's Grove, situated south of the village, 
has recently been laid out into lots for building purposes. 

Rossville; three miles north of Tottenville, on Staten Island 
Sound, is a thriving village which contains a church, an hotel, a 
steamboat landing, several stores, manufacturing establishments, 
and a number of fine private residences. 



Staten Island Steam Ferry-boats leave New York, from 
foot of Whitehall Street, every hour, from six a. m. to ten p. m. , 
landing at Tompkinsville, Stapleton and Vanderbilt's Landing, 
seven miles, connecting with street cars and with the Staten Island 
Railroad, running to Tottenville and Perth Amboy, New Jersey, 
twenty-one miles from New York. For further particulars see 
page 30. 

North Shore Staten Island Ferry, for New Brighton, 
Sailors' Snug Harbor, West Brighton and Fort Richmond. Steamers 
leave New York, from Whitehall Street, foot of Broadway, 
hourly, for the above landings, connecting with steam ferry-boat 
for Bergen Point, New Jersey. Fare each way, ten cents. 

The Ne-w York and Stapleton Steam Ferry-boat, run- 
ning from Pier No. 8, North River, carries passengers to Stapleton, 
Staten Island. 

The People's Staten Island Line, running from Pier 19, 
North River, between Cortlandt and Dey Streets, to New 
Brighton, Sailors'' Snug Harbor, West Brighton, Fort Richmond and 
Elm Fark, Staten Island. Fare each way, ten cents. 



80 



Staten Island oieamboat and Railroad Line. 

SUMMER ARRANGEMENTS FOR 1877. 



Staten Island Railway Ferry leaves Staten Island hourly for 
New York, from .") a.m. to 8 p.m., then at 10 p.m. 

Leaves New York, from foot of .Vhitehah Street, from 6 a.m. to 
9 P.M., then 1'2 at night. 

TIME TABLE OF THE STATEN ISLAND RAILWAY. 

By Boat from foot of WJiitehaU Street. 



Stations. 

leave 

fiew York 

Vanderbilt Landmg. 

Oarretson's 

New Dorp 

Court House 

Gilford's 

Elting-ville 

Annadale 

Huguenot 

Prince's Bay 

Pleasant Plains 

Richmond Valley — 

Tottenville 

ar. PertU Aniboy 

Stations. 

leave 
Pertli Aniboy — 

Tottenville 

Richmond Valley.. . 

Pleasant Plains 

Prince's Bay 

Huguenot 

Annadale 

Eltingville 

Gifford's 

Court House 

New Dorp 

Garretson's 

Vanderbilt Landing. 
AK. New York 



New York to Perth Aniboy. 



A.M. 

6 

7.00 
7.11 
7.16 
7.20 
7.24 
•7.26 
IM 
7.34 
7.36 
7.39 
7.42 
7.45 
7.55 



A.M. 


A.M. 


A.M. 


P.M. 


P.M. 


P.M. ; 


7 


9 


11 


1 


4 


^ 


8.03 


9.50 


11.50 


1.50 


4.50 


5.50 ' 


8.13 


10.01 


12.02 


3.03 


5.01 


6.01 


8.18 


10.06 


12.07 


3.08 


5.06 


6.C6 


8.21 


10.10 


12.12 


2.11 


5.10 


6.09 


8.24 


10.14 


13.18 


2.15 


5.14 


6.13 


8.26 


10.17 


12.22 


3.18 


5.17 


6.16 


8.30 


10.20 


12.27 


2.33 


5.20 


6.20 


8.34 


10.24 


12.31 


3.36 


5.34 


6.24 


8.36 


10.26 


12.34 


2.30 


5.26 


6.26 


8.39 


10.29 


13.37 


2.33 


5.29 


6.29 


8.42 


10.32 


13.40 


2.37 


5.32 


6.32 


8.45 


10.35 


13.43 


2.40 


5.a5 


6.35 


8.55 


10.45 


13.50 


2.50 


5.45 


6.45 



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6 

6.50 
7.01 
7.06 
7.09 
7.12 
7.15 
7.18 
7.22 
7.25 
7.29 
7.33 
7.35 
7.45 



Perth Aniboy to New York. 



A.M. 



A.M. 

7 
7.10 
7.13 
7.16 

7.20 
7.2.3 
7.26 
7.28 
7.31 
7.;3.") 
7.38 
7.44 
7.55 
8.45 



A.M. 


A.M. 


A.M. 


P.M. 


P.M. 


7.55 


8.55 


11.55 


3 


3.50 


8.10 


9.05 


12.05 


3.10 


4.00 


8.13 


9.08 


12.08 


3.13 


4.03 


8.16 


9.10 


13.10 


3.15 


4.05 


8.20 


9.13 


12.14 


3.19 


4.09 


8.2:3 


9.16 


13.18 


3.22 


4.12 


8.26 


9.19 


12.21 


3.25 


4.15 


8.28 


9.22 


12.24 


3.28 


4.18 


8.31 


9.25 


13.27 


3.31 


4.21 


8.;w 


9.29 


12.31 


3.35 


4.25 


8.38 


9.3;i 


13.35 


3.38 


4.28 


8.44 


9.39 


13.39 


3.44 


4.34 


8.5;-) 


9..50 


13.50 


3.55 


4.45 


9.15 


10.45 


1.45 


4.45 


5.45 



P.M. 

5.45 

6.00 
6.03 
6.05 
6.09 
6.13 
6.15 
6.18 
6.21 
6.35 
6.28 
6.34 
6.45 
7.45 



SUNDAYS.-Leave NEW YORK at 7, 9 and 11 a.m., 1, 4, 5 and 6 p.m. 

Leave TOTTENVILLE at 7, 9 and 11 a.m., 1, 4, 5 and 6 p.m. 
Boats leave Perth Amboy ten minutes before train leaves Tottenville. 

G. W. WUNDRAM, Snp*t, 



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NEW YORK TO LONG BRANCH, 
Manchester, Philadelphia, Vineland, and Bay Side, 

Via NEW JERSEY SOUTHERN RAILROAD. 



STEAtMERS ZEAVING NEW YORK FROM FOOT RECTOR 8T» 
{PIER No. 8), NORTH RIVER. 



Miles. STATIONS. Miles. 

137 NE^V YORK 

(Steamboat.) 

117 Sandy Hook 20 

113 Highlands of Navesink... 4 24 

111 Seabright 3 26 

109 Monmouth Beach 2 28 

107 Atlanticville 2 30 

106 I^ong Brancli 1 31 

Ocean Grove Crossing, June. New 
York and Long Branch B. R. 

105 Branchport 1 33 

103 Oceanport 2 34 

101 Eatontown June 2 36 

Connects with Port Monmouth Br. 

95 Shark "River 6 43 

93 Farmingdale 3 45 

Connects ivith Freehold and James- 
burg B. R. 

90 Squankum 3 47 

84 Brieksburg- 6 53 

76 Manchester 8 61 

Connects with Tom's River Br. 

71 Whiting's = .. 5 66 

Connects with Pemberton B. B. for 
Philadelphia. 

47 Atison ...34 9 

Connects with Atco Branch. 

23 Vineland 25 115 

Bay Side 22 137 



NOW JERSEY SOUTHERN 
RAILROAD. 

This through line of travel runs 
from Nevr York to Long^ 
Brancb, Mancliester and 
Pliiladelpliia. 

Trains also run from Manchester 
to Tom s River and Barnegat. The 
main Line extends South to Atison, 
Vineland, Bridgton and Bay Side, 
N. J., 137 miles from new York. 

•From Bay Side, situated on Dela- 
ware River, a line of railroad is pro- 
jected to connect Avith the Dela- 
vrare Railroad, extending South, 
and also i-unning through Chester- 
town to the Chesapeake Bay, oppo- 
site Baltimore. 



The NE^V JERSEY SOUTH- 
ERN R AIliROAD, running cen- 
trally through the State, also con- 
nects with the Camden & At- 
lantic Railroad, and with the 
Cape May & Millville Rail- 
road, affording a speedy communi- 
cation with all the popular sea-bath- 
ing resorts of New Jei'sey. 



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STEAMBOAT & RAILROAD EXCURSION 

FROM NEW YORK 

To Highlands of Navesink, Long Branch, and 
other Sea-Bathing Resorts 

- AL.01VG THE IV E %V JERSEY COAST. v 



Startixg from Pier No . 8, foot of Rector St. , on board the Steamer 
belonging to the New Jersey Southern Railroad, a most delightful excur- 
sion is afforded for a distance of twenty miles, passing across the Harbor 
or Bay of New York to the " Narrows ;" thence through the Lower Bay 
to the Steamboat Pier at Sandy Hook, where trains of cars are waiting 
to convey passengers to Long Branch and other points South. 

The view from the deck of the steamer on leaving the wharf is of the 
most exciting character : the receding city, with its lofty spires ; Gov- 
ernor's Island and Bedloe's Island, both strongly fortified ; the Long 
Island shore ; the New Jersey shore and Staten Island, are all in full 
view, while the scene is enlivened by numerous ships lying at anchor in 
the bay or floating with the breeze. The ponderous steamer is also often 
seen arriving or departing for foreign ports. 

In the Lower Bay the scene is suddenly changed. Here is a wide 
expanse of ocean waters, where may be seen ships and steamers riding 
at anchor at the Quarantine Grounds, while numerous sailing vessels and 
steamships passing and re-passing enliven the scene. 

On nearing Sandy Hook, where stands a light-house to guide the 
mariner, the steamer enters the mouth of Navesink, or Shrewsbury River, 
and lands passengers at the Steamboat Dock. This trip is usually made 
in about one hour, affording the passengers an opportunity to inhale the 
pure ocean air, with its cooling influence. If bound for the Highlands 
of Navesink, you cross the river by a bridge or in a small row-boat, and 
are landed on the beach within a short distance of the hotels and resi- 
dences here nestled under a hill rising some two hundred feet above the 
water's edge. The view from this eminence is truly sublime, the river, 
Sandy Hook beach and the wide ocean all being in full view, the latter 
dotted with sails as far as the eye can reach — the vessels either lazily 
moved by light ^vinds, or ect other times fleeing before the gale 



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Sandy Hook, N. J., the most celebrated head-land on the 
Atlantic, is a long, narrow and sandy strip of land— formed by 
the waves of the ocean— extending for six or eight miles along 
the coast. In part it is covered by a dense growth of cedars, all 
of which are owned by the United States Government. Here is 
an unfinished fortification, and a Light-house, ninety feet in 
height, and two beacon-lights ; also a fog horn, to warn mari- 
ners during foggy weather. 

Highlands of Navesink, Monmouth Co., K J., is delight- 
fully situated on Navesink, or Shrewsbury River, facing Sandy 
Hook and the broad Atlantic Ocean, being by steamboat and rail- 
road route twenty-four miles from the city of New York, and 
seven miles south of Long Branch, N. J. The village lies adja- 
cent to the river, under a handsomely wooded bluff rising to the 
height of about two hundred feet above the level of the sea. 
Here is a steamboat dock, two churches, three hotels, two stores, 
and a number of handsome cottages and private residences. Per- 
manent population, about three hundred and fifty. Sea bathing, 
river bathing, boating and fishing can here be enjoyed by the 
invalid and seekers of pleasure. 

A Government Light House is located at this place, on an 
eminence two hundred feet above the ocean, being one of the most 
important guides to mariners on the Atlantic coast. Another 
point of interest is the Telegraph Station — the place from which, 
the incoming ships and steamers are seen. With the powerful 
telescopes in use, objects can be seen at a distance of about thirty 
miles ; on a fair day, an hundred sail can be frequently seen from, 
this station. 

Of all the Summer resorts in the vicinity of New York, there 
is probably none that possess such a combination of health-im- 
proving influences as the Highlands. The river and ocean are so 
near together that guests at the hotels can have still water or surf 
bathing, in addition to the cooling influence of high hills and 
pure air. The principal hotels are Thompson's Atlantic Pavilion 
and Jenkinson^s Hotel. 



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The New Jersey Southern Railroad has a depot on the oppo- 
site side of the river, from whence trains leave several times 
daily, for New York, Long Branch, and other places south. A 
bridge 1,453 feet in length extends from the railroad depot to the 
village. A line of Steamers also run daily from New York to 
this place, extending their trips up the river to Red Bank, eight 
miles above, where navigation ceases. 

Navesink, or Shrewsbury River, is an estuary of the sea, 
here being a tide of about five feet. It is navigable from Sandy 
Hook to Red Bank, a distance of twelve miles, for steamers of a 
small class. There are several landings and villages on its shores, 
affording pleasant retreats. Here are taken in large quantities 
different kinds of fish, crabs, clams and oysters of a superior 
quality. 

South Shrewsbury River rises in Monmouth County and 
flows into the ocean at Sandy Hook. Here are several bays and 
inlets, affording fine bathing and fishing. Pleasure Bay, on the 
south shore, is a place of fashionable resort, where are several 
hotels. 



Steamboat Route from New York to Sandy Hook, Red 
Bank and Shrew^sbury. 

Leaving New Yoi^k From Pier 35, North River. 



Miles. LANDINGS. Miles. 

32 NEW ¥ORK 

12 Sandy Hook 20 

8 Navesink 4 2i 

5 Oceanic. 3 27 

iX Locust Point M 2"!^ 

4 Brown's Dock % 28 

3 Fair Haven 1 29 

RedBank. 3 32 



This favorite Line of Steamers, 
carrying passengers and freight, 
affords a delightful trip through the 
Lower Bay of New York and Nave- 
sink, or Shrewsburj' River. The 
time of leaving New York and Red 
Bank is regulated by the state of 
the tide. 



The first landing is at the Highlands of Navesink, where is 
a draw-bridge, through which the steamer passes, then a circuitouJI 
channel is followed the remainder of the route. 



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Oceanic, Monmouth County, New Jersey, is the second 
landing, lying the South side of the river, two miles above 
Navesink. Here is a steamboat landing, a church, an hotel, and 
a number of fine private residences. 

Locust Point, on the opposite side of the river, is hand- 
somely situated with high grounds in the rear. BrowrCs Dock is 
another landing on the same side of the river. 

Fair Haven, one mile further, lies on the south shore of the 
river, two or three miles below Red Bank. Here is convenient 
steamboat landing, two churches, one hotel, two stores and a 
number of private residences, with a rich section of country in 
the rear. 

Red Bank, Monmouth County, N. J., is an incorporated town,, 
favorably situated on Navesink River, at the head of navigation, 
about thirty miles south of the City of New York, with which it i» 
connected by railroad and steamers. The village contains six 
churches, two banks, five hotels, and about forty stores, a printing 
oflace, issuing a weekly paper, two carriage factories, a brush 
factory, an iron foundry and three steam saw mills. In addi- 
tion to the steamers a number of coasting vessels run to and from 
this place. Population about thirty-five hundred. 

Red Bank is surrounded by a fine farming and fruit growing 
section of country, this being the mart for all kinds of produce, 
which is principally sent to the New York market. The drives 
here afforded are unequalled, extending through the county of 
Monmouth, celebrated for its fine stock of horses. 

Port Monmouth, New Jersey, twenty miles from New York 
by water, lies facing Sandy Hook, or Lower Bay of New York. 
This is a village where is a steamboat landing and railroad depots 
connected with a branch of the New Jersey Southern Railroad^ 
running through Red Bank, Farmingdale, etc. 

Shrewsbury is an old settlement situated two miles south 
of Red Bank, with which it is connected by railroad. This is a 
scattered village, mostly inhabited by wealthy persons. 



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Seabright, Monmouth County, N. J., on the line of the 
iV. J. Southern Railroad ^ is situated on the Atlantic beach, six 
miles below Sandy Hook and twenty-six miles from New York. 
This is a new sea-bathing resort, where are erected a number of 
cottages and fine private residences, a church, an hotel, stores, etc. 
At this point a bridge crosses the Shrewsbury River, affording 
residents the advantage of the beautiful inland drives in which 
the adjacent country abounds. It was off this place that the 
French steamship Amerique stranded, January 6th, 1877. 

Monmouth Beach, twenty eight miles, from New York, lies 
on the line of the New Jersey Southern Railroad, three miles 
north of Long Branch. Here a seaside settlement of charming 
villas and cottages has, within the past few years, reared itself as 
if by magic upon the sands, where reside many notable persons, 
enjoying the cool sea-breeze and the refreshing sea-bath in the 
aurf. 

Atlanticville is a settlement adjoining Long Branch on the 
north, being pleasantly situated, facing the ocean. Here is located 
a United States Life Saving Station. 

The Fishing Banks, off Long Branch, about one mile dis- 
tant, are the source of great profit and amusement for those fond 
of fishing. 

LONG BRANCH, Monmouth Co., N. J., is an incorporated 
town, delightfully situated on an elevated beach, facing the 
Atlantic Ocean, thirty-one miles south of the City of New York, 
with which it is connected by steamboat and railroad routes. 
This is an old settlement, which, of late years, has risen into 
prominent notice, and is now the acknowledged " Brighton" of 
America. 

Long Branch has now a permanent population of about five 
thousand while during the summer months many thousands of vis- 
itors annually flock to this favorite sea-bathing resort for health 
an 1 pleasure. Here is an Episcopal, a Methodist, and a Roman 
Catholic church, gas works, two railroad depots, about fifty stores. 



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a printing office, and numerous hotels and boarding-houses. The 
cottages and palatial residences are also numerous. Monmouth 
Park, or Long Branch Race Course, is located about three miles 
north-west of this celebrated watering place, and is much fre- 
quented during the summer and fall months by sportsmen fond 
of the turf. HolJyioood House and Park are situated at the west 
end of Long Branch, being surrounded by shade-trees, shrubbery 
and flowers. It is the residence of John Hoey, E;q. 

The name of Long Branch is derived from a brook, a branch 
of the Shrewsbury river, running parallel with the coast, and 
about half a mile from the ocean. The corporate limits extend 
north and south for a distance of five miles along the beach, 
while Ocean avenue runs parallel, affording a fine drive for equip- 
ages of every description. The bathing-houses are numerous, 
and placed along the beach, extending for about two miles. In 
addition to sea-bathing, good roads extend in almost every direc- 
tion through the eastern part of Monmouth County, running to 
Pleasure Bay, Monmouth Park, and Freehold ; yet still further 
improvements are needed, particularly along the ocean front, 
where extends a much neglected strip of ground. 

Long Branch, in view of its two-fold attractions — the Ocean 
and the Race Course — should erect a statue in honor of "Nep- 
tune," the chief of the water deities. "The symbol of his 
power was the trident (or spear with three points), with which he 
used to scatter rocks, to call forth or subdue storms, to shake the 
shores, and the like. He created the horse, and was the patron 
of horse races." 

It was off this place that the Steamship Rusland was wrecked 
during a severe storm, March 17, 1877. 

Long Branch proper is a village lying one and a half miles 
west of the ocean beach. It is inhabited by permanent residents, 
and forms part of the corporate limits of the town. Here are 
two churches, a banking house, two hotels, and several stores. 
A turnpike connects the two settlements, affording a fine drive 
into the interior of the country. 



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Tbe New Jersey Southern Baib'omd and the New York and Long 
Branch Railroad afford direct ^nd speedy communication with 
New York and Philadelphia. 

Principal Hotels in Long Branch. 

Name. Projirietors. Location, 

Clarendon Hotel Mrs. Strail Ocean Avenue. 

East End Hotel J.B. Smith & Co Ocean Avenue. 

Germania Hotel Charles Hogly Bath Avenue. 

Hotel Brighton Woolman Stokes' Sons Ocean AAcnue. 

HowLAND House Henry Howhind Ocean Avenue. 

Irving House George B. Borton . . .' Near Raih-oad Depot. 

Mansion House Pieris & Butler Ocean Avenue. 

Ocean Hotel Charles & Warren Leland . . . Ocean Avenue. 

Pavilion Hotel S. C. & J. B. Morris Ocean Avenue. 

United States Hotel. . . Crittenden & Peabody Ocean Avenue. 

West End Hotel Presbury & Hildreth Ocean Avenue. 

There are several other smaller Hotels and boarding-houses, 
where accommodations can be obtained at reasonable rates. 



Pleasure Bay. — No place could be more appropriately named 
than Pleasure Bay. It is beautifully situated on the shady banks 
of the South Shrewsbury river, within sight of Long Branch, and 
has good hotel accommodations. The scenes on the Bay are 
truly grand. From the hotel frontage, on either side, extending 
south-west to Branchport, and even beyond, the river presents an 
inviting appearance to the devotee of aquatic sports, and the 
view from any eminence of the yachts and sail-boats, as they 
gracefully sway to the wind, cannot well be surpassed. Sail-boats 
may be hired at any time, and excursion parties can find no finer 
place for a "sail" than there. Shell-fish of various kinds are 
liere served up in good style. 

The Old Pleasure Bay House looks as inviting as ever, and 
will be managed another season by Mr. J. F. R. Brown. It is 
conducted on the European plan. On the north side of the 
house, facinir the river, is a most inviting lawn, protected from 



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the sun by beautiful sliaflo tuts and cosy tents. Under these 
are tables on \^llich arc spread all tlio delicacies of the season. 

The River Side House (formerly the New York Hotel) is the 
largest in the place. It will accommodate about one hundred and 
fifty guests very comfortably. Mr. Noel Davis, the proprietor, 
has had considerable experience in the hotel business, and has a 
happy faculty of pleasing his guests. He makes a specialty of 
providing refreshments to pleasure parties at all times, on order. 
Quite a number of the rooms are engaged by permanent guests. 

The Summer Retreat, Mr. E. H. Price, proprietor, is on the 
list of good places lor pleasure seekers. A few permanent guests 
can be provided for at this house. On the lawn a large tent has 
been erected for the accommodation of pleasure parties. 



Eatontown, Monmouth County, N. J., lies about three and 
a half miles equidistant from Red Bank and Long Branch. The 
village contains about one thousand inhabitants, two churches, 
two hotels, the principal being Wheelei^'s Hotel; also a number of 
fine private residences, surrounded by fine cultivated grounds. 

Monmouth Park, or Long Branch Race Course^ lies adjoin^ 
ing the village of Eatontown. This is an incorporated institu- 
tion, largely patronized by the sporting gentry of New Jersey, 
New York and Pennsylvania. It being contiguous to Long 
Branch, it forms one of the principal attractions for pleasure 
drives, the roads being in fine order for carriages. In July and 
August the races occur, under the management of the New Jersey 
Jockey Club, when large numbers of visitors are in attendance. 



Monmouth County, Ne-w Jersey. — Monmouth County has 
an ocean front — extending from Sandy Hook to Manasquan River 
— of twenty five miles, and a frontage on New York and Raritan 
Bays of fifteen miles more. The principal rivers, all emptying 
into the Atlantic Ocean, are Navesink River, Shrewsbury River, 



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Shark River and Manasquan River, all of which streams are alive 
with crabs, clams, oysters, and fish of different kinds. 

Ten years ago the sea front of this county possessed an in- 
trinsic value that very few discerned, but is now appreciated, 
because land along the shore has been selling during the terrible 
depression in business at advanced rates, and millions have been 
invested since 1870. The croaker says a reaction is sure to come, 
for the reason, perchance, that his ancestors, who were shrewd 
farmers or merchants, could not see any special value in sea fronts. 

"The sea, the sea, the open sea" has become a part of the 
hygienic need of the people of large cities, and Monmouth's forty 
miles of water front will always attract to its health-giving atmos- 
phere hundreds of thousands yet unborn, who will fill the places 
of those now on the stage of action. 

The villages and country residences in the interior of the 
county afford delightful places of resort for visitors during the 
Summer months. 

Thompson's Atlantic Pavilion, 

HIGHLANDS OF NAVESINK, N. J. 

The Undersigned beg leave to inform their friends and the public 
generally that the above house will open to visitors on oi- about June 
1st, 1877. 

Ocean VieicSf Inland Scenenj, Jiemttifnl and Jtoninntic Drives, 

Fine Air, Surf and Miner Jiathing, Hailing and 

Good. Fishing may here he enjoyed. 

The Pavilion is neatly furnished, the rooms large and airy, the 
cellar and larder are supplied w itli the best tlie market affords. 

Steamboats ply daily from foot of Franklin and Hector Sts., New York; 

To the business communit)^ in the City the Atlantic Pavilion is 
most desirably located, facilities of access being now afforded morning 
and evening, by means of the New Jersey Southern Eailroad. 

The Proprietors return their sincere thanks to their numerous friends 
and patrons, and, by strict attention to their comforts, they hope to 
merit a continuance of their favors. 

THOMPSON & WALLIMG, Proprietors. 



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NEW YORK TO LONG BRANCH, 

Ocean Grove, and Squan, New Jersey, 

Via CENTRAL RAILROAD OF NEW JERSEY, 

Starting from the Foot of Liberty Street, New York. 



Miles. STATIONS. Miles. 

57 NEAV YORK "^ 

(Crossing Hudson River.) 

56 Jersey City 1 

49 Bayonne 7 8 

48 Bergen Point 1 9 

(Newark Bay.) 

463^ Elizabethport 1}4 10)4 

East RahAvay 

38 Woodbridge 8}4 19 

35 Perth Amboy 3 22 

(Raritan River.) 

33 South Amboy 2 24 

30 Cliff wood 3 27 

38 Mat AW AN (Key port)... 2 29 

26 Holmdell 2 31 

22 Middletown 4 35 

18 Ked Bank 4 39 

16 Shrewsbury 2 41 

13 Branchport 3 44 

Comiects withN. J. Soidlierii R. R. 

12 I ong Brancli 1 45 

10 Elberon 2 47 

8 Deal Beach 2 49 

Q JAsburyPark I 2 52 

' Ocean Grove ' 

4 Ocean Beach 2 53 

Sea Plain 

2 Spring liake 2 55 

1 Sea Girt 1 56 

Squan 1 57 

Connects with the Freehold & James- 
"burg R. R. for Philadelphia, &c. 



New York to Long Branchy 
Ocean Grove, Sea Girt, and 
other Sea-batliing Resorts. 

By means of the New York and 
Long Branch Railroad a speedy mode 
of conveyance is afforded the travel- 
ing- public of reaching Long Branch, 
Ocean Grove, Sea Girt, and other 
fashionable watering-places on the 
New Jersey coast, in the vicinity of 
the Citj' of New York. 

This whole favored section of 
countrj% from Perth Amboy and 
the Highlands of Navesink to Squan, 
a distance of thirty miles, is destined 
to become one continued line of set- 
tlements, in part facing the broad 
Atlantic Ocean— here affording dur- 
ing the Summer months unrivaled 
facilities for sea-bathing, fishing, 
and drives through a highly-culti- 
vated section of country. Railroads 
run direct to New York, Trenton 
and Philadelphia, affordmg a speedy- 
mode of conveyance. 



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RAILROAD ROUTE FROM NEW YORK 
To Long Branch, Ocean Grove and Squan, N. J. 



Starting from foot of Liberty Street, New York, the pas- 
senger is transferred by steam ferry-boat to Jersey City, from 
thence through Communipaw, Greenville, Ramrapo and Bayonne 
to Bergen Point. Newark Bay, about one mile in width, is next 
passed, here affording an extended view of the City of Newark 
on the north-west, and Staten Island, with its villages and ro- 
mantic shores, on the south. 

This new line of travel from the City of New York to the 
fashionable Watering Places on the New Jersey coast, passing 
through Elizabethport and Perth Amboy, affords a speedy and 
desirable conveyance for pleasure travelers during warm weather. 

Bergen Point, N. J., eight miles from New York, lying 
opposite Staten Island, is a desirable place of residence and 
resort, being easily reached by railroad and steamboat. The 
Latourette Hotel, situated at this place, is much frequented during 
warm weather. 

At Elizabethport, eleven miles from New York, commences 
the NeiD York and Long Branch Railroad, while the Central Railroad 
of New Jersey runs west through the City of Elizabeth toward Bound 
Brook, Philadelphia, and Easton, Penn. 

A branch railroad also runs from Elizabethport to Newark, 
forming a connection with the Long Branch Railroad running 
south near the shore of Staten Island Sound, here presenting a 
fine view of the high grounds of Staten Island and the surround- 
ing country. 

East Rahway, at the crossing of the Rahway River, as its 
name indicates, is the connecting station for the City of Rahway ^ 
two or three miles to the westward. 

Woodbridge, N. J., nineteen miles from New York, is 
passed on the right a short distance from the depot. This an- 



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cient town, presenting a fine appearance from the cars, was 
settled by emigrants from England, who came over with Governor 
Carteret in 1665, and ranked prominently, as regarded size and 
importance, among the early settlements in East New Jersey. 
Visitors will find the Woodbridge of to-day a quiet, peaceful 
country village, where are several churches, an hotel, and a 
number of fine old residences. A railroad runs from Rahway to 
Perth Amboy, passing through "Woodbridge. 

Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, N. J., twenty-one miles 
from New York, is a city and port of entry, favorably situated 
at the head of Raritan Bay and the mouth of Raritan River, 
while Staten Island Sound here separates the new Jersey shore 
from Staten Island. All the above are navigable streams, while 
Raritan Bay affords direct communication with the Lower Bay 
of New York and the Atlantic Ocean. Steamers run to and from 
New York several times daily, while the Staten Island Railroad and 
the New York and Long Branch Railroad afford almost hourly con- 
veyance to and from Perth Amboy ; there are also two other 
railroads terminating at this place — the Perth Amhoy and Easton 
Railroad — bringing annually an immense amount of coal, which is 
here shipped to various ports. 

This is an old town, founded in 1679 by Philip Carteret and 
others, and chartered as a city in 1718. It has long been a port 
of entry, "and in early times enjoyed a considerable amount of 
foreign trade. Here is a custom house, a city hall, eight churches 
of different denominations, four newspaper printing offices, nu- 
merous stores and four hotels — the Parker House, the Pennsylvania 
House, the Brighton House, and the Eagleswoid House, the two latter 
being fashionable summer resorts, surrounded by beautiful 
grounds. There are many fine private residences, some having 
heen occupied by distinguished families during the days of revo- 
lution, and at a later period. 

The growth of Perth Amboy has been slow and at the present 
time numbers about four thousand inhabitants, many of whom are 
engaged in manufacturing pursuits— making fire brick, tile, pot- 



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tery, cork, paper, and machinery of different kinds. Gas works 
are in operation, and water works are in progress of construction. 
During the months of July and August thousands of visitors, 
mostly from New Jersey, flock to Perth Amboy and South Am- 
boy to enjoy the pleasure of sea bathing, boating and fishing. 

South Amboy, twenty-four miles from the City of New 
York, lies on the south side of Raritan River, at its mouth, and 
opposite Perth Amboy, with which it is connected by a railroad 
bridge. This is the terminus of the Camden and Amboy Railroad, 
forming a through line of travel to Philadelphia. Here is a 
steamboat wharf, a railroad depot, and a village numbering about 
one thousand five hundred inhabitants. The New York and 
Long Branch Railroad runs through the town, affording a speedy 
communication with the City of New York and other places. 

The fishing in Raritan Bay, off Perth Amboy and South Am- 
boy, affords profitable employment to a large number of fisher- 
men. The shell-fish, consisting of clams, crabs and oysters, and 
numerous kinds of fish abound in these waters. 

Cliffwood is a small settlement three miles from South 
Amboy, lying near Raritan Bay. 

Matawan, twenty-nine miles from New York, was formerly 
known as Middletown Point. This is a flourishing village, with 
a church, hotel, and several stores. At this point omnibuses 
connect to and from each train with Keyport, situated about two 
miles northward. Barges and vessels of a small burthen ascend 
Matawan Creek to this place, running to and from New York. 

Keyport, situated on the south shore of Raritan Bay, pos- 
sesses a splendid view of Staten Island, the Narrows, Sandy 
Hook, and the Ocean. From this point eastward to the Shrews- 
bury River extends the noted Highlands of Navesink, about threei 
hundred feet in height, and descending abruptly to the water's edge. • 
Visitors to Keyport will find reasonable good hotel accommoda- 
tions, and the very best facilities for boating, fishing, and still-j 
w^ater bathing. A railroad runs from this place to Matawan. ' 



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Middletown, tliirty-five miles from New York, is an old and 
celebrated village, which was settled by English, Scotch and 
Dutch emigrants as early as 1683. It is surrounded by a fertile 
section of country, and offers many inducements, during warm 
weather, to visitors from New York and other cities. 

For Description of Red Bank and Shrewsbury, see page 35. 

Oceanport lies at the head of South Shrewsbury River, 
from whence vessels run to the city of New York. It is distant 
three and one-half miles from Ked Bank, with which it is con- 
nected by a turnpike. Here are two churches, a hotel, and a 
number of fine residences. 

Branchport, on the line of the New York and Long Branch 
Railroad, and the crossing of the New Jersey Southern Rail- 
road, lies near the head of Pleasure Bay, affording naviga- 
tion to this point. Here are two hotels, several stores, and a 
large lumber yard. 

For a Description of Long Branch, see page 36. 

Elberon, two miles south of Long Branch, is a small settle- 
ment situated near waters of the Atlantic Ocean, where is a pub- 
lic house and a number of cottages. 

Deal Beach, four miles south of Long Branch, is a favorite 
place of Summer resort. Here are hotels and a number of cot- 
tages situated near the shore of the ocean. The Hathaway House 
is a large and well kept public house. 



ASBURY PARK, Monmouth County, New Jersey, is situ- 
ated directly opposite Ocean Grove, Wesley Lake, lying on the 
south, separating the two places. It is bounded on the north by 
Deal Lake, which is crossed by a bridge. It has an ocean front 
of one mile in length, and contains five hundred acres of land, 
laid out in building lots, with avenues one hundred feet in width. 
On the west boundary is the depot of the New York and Long 
Branch Railroad, being seven miles south of Long Branch, 
with which it is closely connected. It was incorporated 
in March, 1874, and possesses all the advantages of 



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Ocean Grove, with which it is closely allied by means 
of ferry row-boats constantly passing and repassing over 
Wesley Lake, emptying into the Atlantic Ocean. Here 
are four churches, a large public building known as Edu- 
cational Hall, the Woman's Christian Association building, and a 
free library and reading room ; also numerous stores, hotels and 
boarding houses for the accommodation of visitors during warm 
weather. Boat building, carriage manufactory, pump manufac- 
tory, and a steam saw-mill, with other manufacturing establish- 
ments, are in successful operation. Over six hundred cottages 
have been built at Asbury Park and Ocean Grove within the past 
five years, costing over $1,000,000. The streets and avenues are 
handsomely laid out, crossing each other at right angles, and 
shaded by forest trees. A public park has been reserved, front- 
ing on Grand Avenue, which street runs north and south from 
Wesley Lake to Sunset Lake. The latter is a most beautiful sheet of 
fresh water, containing several small islands, and is a favorite 
resort for visitors in warm weather. Gas has been intro- 
duced into the principal avenues, and pure fresh water is ob- 
tained by tubing from twenty-five to thirty feet in the sandy 
soil. The surf -bathing is here unsurpassed, both at Asbury Park 
and Ocean Grove, having a frontage of over one mile along the 
beach, extending from Deal River to Fletcher Lake on the 
south. A new steam launch, capable of seating forty people, 
has been built and is now running on Wesley Lake, carrying pas- 
sengers from the head of the Lake to the Ocean, while hundreds 
of row-boats are constantly in motion, passing up and down the 
stream. 

Public Houses in Asbury Park. 

Appleby House Theo. Appleby. 

Coleman House S. L. Coleman. 

Cresent Cottage Mrs. L. E. Parker. 

Grand Avenue Hotel Sill & Kipley. 

Lake View House A. R. Tolland. 

Ocean Hotel Theo. Oves. 

Philadelphia House Mrs. MoKeown. 

Sea-View House Wm, C. Shafto. 



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OCEAN GROVE, Monmouth County, N. J , is a new and 
popular sea-bathing resort, situated on the New Jersey coast, 
seven miles south of Long Branch, and thirty-eight miles from 
the City of New York. It is reached by railroad, both from 
New York and Philadelphia. The village plot is owned by an 
incorporated association, consisting of minister* and members of 
the Methodist Episcopal Church in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, 
New York, and other States, and consists of about two hundred 
and thirty acres of land, with a sea-front directly on the Atlantic 
Ocean of half a mile, bounded on the north and south by Wesley 
and Fletcher Lakes, and on the west by the line of the New Jer- 
sey Central Railroad. About one half the place is woodland. 
The lakes are fresh water streams dammed up, and are the great 
boating resorts for the young and old, having each shore lined 
with beautiful cottages, overlooking a most lovely and picturesque 
Bcene. The sea-bathing and sea-air, for which this place is 
justly celebrated, are, however, the chief attractions, and, with 
the exception of Cape May, are unsurpassed on the Atlantic 
coast. Here are four churches, camp meeting grounds, two pub- 
lic parks, hotels, stores, and numerous cottages and dwelling- 
houses, besides commodious tents for the accommodation of vis- 
itors, sometimes numbering 8,000 or 10,000. It is not unusual to 
see a thousand people, male and female, rollicking in the surf at 
the same time. Staunch little sloops or yachts are ready, morn- 
ing and afternoon, to take parties out to sea for a sail or to fish, or 
both together, as one chooses. 

The Association is authorized to make its own laws, and they 
have framed these so as to secure, for all time, the purposes had 
in view when the work was commenced. No intoxicating drinks 
are permitted on the ground. Bathing, boating and driving are 
strictly prohibited ©n the Sabbath. The proprietors have al- 
ready expended about |200,000 here in the way of improvements 
— opening and grading of streets, introducing water and gas, 
dredging and terracing the lakes, etc. Lot owners have spent on 
public houses, cottages, etc., twice as much as the above sum. 



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The principal street is a wide avenue, extending from near the 
Railroad Depot to the Ocean beach, affording a fine drive. The 
residents of Ocean Grove, and visitors, are composed of all de- 
nominations, but largely members of the Methodist Church, and 
it is made up almost exclusively of a religious and temperance 
community. 

Early Settlements. — An impression prevails that the Methodists 
were the first to encamp at Ocean Grove. This is a mistake, as 
there has been found, in making roads, Indian arrow-heads, 
canoe paddles, and other implements, showing conclusively that 
the Red Man camped there long before the Methodists, and, no 
doubt, had their seasons of worship to the great Manitou, 

The same may be said of other parts of Monmouth County 
facing the Atlantic Ocean. This whole coast was, one hundred 
years since, the favorite abode of different tribes of Indians. 

Public Houses in Ocean Grove. 

Atlantic House Miss M. A. Young. 

Centennial Hotel 

Fair View Cottage G. "W. Patterson. 

HowLAND House C. L. Howland. 

Ocean House Mr. Johnson. 

Pitman House Charles E. Howland. 

Surf House 

Thompson House Mrs. L. B. Teean. 

Wesley Lake, lying between Ocean Grove and Asbury 
Park, is about one mile in length, opening into the ocean by 
means of a guard lock. Here is afforded fine boating, where 
upwards of one hundred pleasure boats are in constant use dur- 
ing warm weather, carrying passengers at low fare from the head 
of the lake to the ocean beach. Ferry-boats also carry passengers 
across the lake, all together presenting a perfect fairy scene. 

Fletcher Lake is another small body of water, lying South 
of Wesley Lake. 



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OCEAN BEACH, situated two miles south of Ocean Grove, 
on the line of the railroad, facing the ocean, is a new and grow- 
ing place of summer resort, where are located three churches and 
numerous hotels, boarding-houses and private cottages. Shark 
River lies on the north, and a beautiful sheet of water, called 
Silver Lake, lies near the centre of the settlement, while the broad 
Atlantic shore stretches for a mile north and south, where a 
broad roadway has been constructed on Ocean Avenue, here 
affording a grand view of " Old Ocean" in all its glory, the surf 
dashing on the sandy beach. Sea-bathing, boating and fishing 
can here be enjoyed, while the healthfulness of the breezy atmos- 
phere is here unsurpassed. The streets and avenues are wide, 
extending from Ocean Avenue north and west to Shark River, 
while the building lots are of a large size, and held at reasonable 
rates. The Ocean Beach Association is an incorporated body, 
and regulate the affairs of the settlement, so as to prevent im- 
proper usages as regards the sale of liquor, etc. 

The principal hotels are the Surf House, Sea Side Route and 
Colorado Building, facing the ocean ; lYfth Avenue Hotel, Bankers^ 
Pavilion, Mansion House, Ocean Beach House and Ocean Lake House, 

HOME BY THE SEA. 
O, give me a home by the sea, 

Where wild waves are crested with foam, 
Where shrill winds are carolling free 

As o'er the blue waters they come ; 
For I'd list to the ocean's loud roar, 

And joy in its stormiest glee, 
Nor ask in this wide world for more 

Than a home by the deep-heaving sea— 

A home, a home, a home by the heaving sea. 

Shark River rises in Monmouth County, and flows eastward 
into the ocean at Ocean Beach. This stream is famous for its 
■crabs, clams, oysters, and fish of different kinds, which are taken 
in great abundance, and widens above its mouth, affording as fine 
".boating and yachting as can be found on the New Jersey c^a^'t. 



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Sp< ing Lake Beach, Monmouth County, N. J., facing the 
Atlantic Ocean, on the line of the New York and Long Branch 
Railroad, lies ten miles south of Long Branch, and forty-one 
miles from the City of New York. It has also direct communi- 
cation with Philadelphia, via Freehold and Farmingdale, being 
one hour and a half from the former and two hours and a half 
from the latter place. 

At the Railroad Depot is located the Lake House, conveniently 
situated for Summer visitors, while being kept open through the 
year at reasonable rates. 

The Monmouth House is a large and magnificent Hotel, situ- 
ated on a beautiful level plateau of seven acres, lying between 
the foot of the lake and the ocean, and within two hundred feet 
of both. This splendid structure is in the form of an L. It is 
five stories in height, and contains two hundred and fifty ele- 
gant chambers, and can accommodate five hundred guests. It 
has justly been aptly styled the *' Paradise of Watering Places." 
Here is another smaller Hotel, managed by the same proprietors, 
and a number of beautiful cottages in the vicinity of the ocean. 

Spring Lake is a beautiful sheet of fresh water, lying be- 
tween the Depot and Monmouth Hotel, running nearly at right 
angles with the sea. It is stocked with fish, and in part hand- 
somely shaded by overhanging trees. 

SEA GIRT, one mile south of Spring Lake, on the line of the 
railroad, is a most lovely spot of ground, having a sea-front of 
over two miles in length. It is owned and managed by a com- 
pany of gentlemen, who are making extensive improvements in 
laying out avenues, parks and building bridges. The surrounding 
country is remarkably fertile, while the sea-front is unsurpassed 
for bathing and fishing. It is distant by all railroad lines from 
New York fifty-six miles, and from Philadelphia, by projected 
route ua Tom's River, the distance is sixty -two miles. Lots and 
villa-sites at Sea Girt are for sale by the "Sea Girt Land Im- 
provement Company." The Atlantic Boulevard, facing the ocean, 
affords one of the finest drives in the country, while the roads 
in th«', interior are unsurpassed. 



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Beach House, Sea Girt, Monmouth County, N. J., overlooking 
the broad Atlantic Ocean, is a most lovely and charming seaside 
Hotel, affording all the luxuries and comforts that can be desired. 
It is under the management of L. U. Maltby, Esq. with a com- 
petent corps of assistants. 

The Beach House and the Monmouth House, both under the same 
management, afford accommodations and attractions superior, in 
many respects, to any seaside resort in the country. 



SQUAN, Monmouth County, N. J., is an old village, situ- 
ated near the ocean beaeh, forty-three miles south of the City of 
New York. It contains about six hundred inhabitants, live 
churche*?, a town hall, and a number of stores and mechanic 
shops. The Oshoi^n House is the principal hotel, situated near 
the Railroad Depot, The beach and Manasquan River afford 
good bathing, while almost all kinds of sea- fish are taken in great 
abundance. The Neio York and Long Branch Railroad terminates 
at this place, while a railroad extends to Freehold and Monmouth 
Junction, on the line of the Pennsylvania Railroad, forming a 
line of travel to Trenton, Philadelphia, etc. 

Sea Vievir is a new place, adjoining the village of Squan, 
being very pleasantly situated. Streets and small parks have 
been laid out by N. W. Morris, Esq., the proprietor. It faces 
the ocean and the outlet of Manasquan River, where crabs, clams, 
oysters, and most all kinds of fish are taken, both in the river and 
in a small lake adjoining. Cottages are being erected for summer 
residences. 

Manasquan River rises in Monmouth County, N. J., and 
runs eastward into the Atlantic Ocean, being celebrated for its 
abundance of crabs, clams, oysters, and different kinds of fish. 

South of Squan, on the New Jersey coast, lies Barnegat Bay^ 
Torres River, and other inlets, all of which localities are attracting 
the attention of sportsmen and the seekers of pleasure. 



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LONG ISLAND. 

This important body of land, embracing King's, Queen's and 
Suffolk counties, with a population larger than the State of Con- 
necticut, lies between Long Island Sound on the north and the 
Atlantic Ocean on the south, being indented bj numerous bays, 
harbors and inlets, affording a sea coast of several hundred miles 
in length. It is for the most part a level piece of land, seldom 
rising more than one hundred feet above the waters of the At- 
lantic Ocean. The sea-breezes are here wafted from shore to 
shore of the Island, affording a healthy and invigorating atmos- 
phere. Railroads run for upwards of one hundred miles from 
Brooklyn and Long Island City to Greenport and Sag Harbor, 
through the centre of the Island, while other railroads run along 
the north and south shores, affording speedy communication for 
parties seeking health and pleasure. 

To Coney Island and Rockaway Beach, on the south 
side, steamers run, during the Summer months, to and from 
New York, carrying an immense number of passengers ; while 
along the north shore, steamers run during the year, passing 
through the East River and Long Island Sound. 

The western part of the Island, including King's and 
Queen's counties, are the most frequented during warm weather 
by visitors from New York, Brooklyn and other Cities. Many 
resort to the north shore, but by far the greatest number fleck 
to Coney Island, Rocka-A'ay Beach, South Oyster Bay, and Fire 
Island, or Great South Bay, on the south shore, facing the 
Broad x\tlantic Ocean. Here are numerous Hotels and Summer 
resorts, where bathing, lishing and hunting can be er joyed dur- 
ing the Summer and Autiimu months. Clams, oysters, crabs and 
almost every kind of sea fish are here taken in great quantities, 
affording both pleasure and profitable employment. 

The length of Long Island, from Fort Hamilton, the most 
western point, to Montauk, the most eastern, is about 125 miles ; 




BROOKLYN NAVY YARD. 



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its greatest breadth is 20 miles, decreasing toward its eastern 
terminus, where are two large bodies of water, known as Great 
Peconic Bay and Gardiner's Bay, separated by Shelter Island. 
This eastern part of the Island may be considered the fisherman's 
and hunter's paradise. 

Wallabout Bay, lying on the "West end of Long Island, is 
a small but celebrated piece of water, where is s'liusiied Brooklyn 
Nany Yard. 

LONG ISLAND RAILROADS. 

NAME. FROM TO MILES. 

Iions: Island Kail road Long- Island City . . Greenport 93 

Atlantic Avenue Branch Brooklyn East New York .... 6 

Brooklyn Central Branch East New York Jamaica 6 

Flushing Branch Long- Island City.. Flushing- ... 8 

Hempstead and Glen Cove Br. Hempstead Locust Valley 17 

Port J eflferson Branch Hicksville Port Jefferson 34 

Sag- Harbor Branch Manor Sag Harbor 35 

Fl ushing, Nortli Shore and 

Central Railroad — — Long Island City.. Babylon 36 

Great Neck Branch Flushing Great Neck 6 

Whitestone Branch Flushing Whitestone 3J4 

Southern (Long Island) R. R.Long Island City..Patchogue 53 

Hempstead Branch Hempstead Valley Stream § 

Rockaway Branch Valley Stream Rockaway Beach, . 11 

Coney Island Railroads. 

Brooklyn, Bath and Coney I. . . Greenwood Coney Island 7 

B'klyn and Coney I. (horse r'd) . Prospect Park Coney Island 7 

Prospect Park and Coney I — Prospect Park Coney Island 6J^ 

Bay Ridge and Jamaica Bay Ridge Jamaica 13 

Coney Island Branch Bay Ridge Coney Island 6 

Manhattan Beach Railroad — Greenpoint Coney Island l-t 

New York and Sea Beach Bay Ridge Coney Island 6 

Canarsie & Rockaway Beach . East New York . . .Canarsie 4 

Connecting with Steamboat running through Jamaica Bay to 
Rockaway Beach ; distance from Brooklyn, 16 miles. 

Another Railroad is being constructed to run from Gowanus 
Bay, Brooklyn, to Fort Hamilton, passing through Bay Ridge. 



BROOKLYN TO CONEY ISLAND 



Via BROOKLYN, BATH AND CONEY ISLAND 

RAILROAD. . 



BTREET CARS LEAVE FJiOM FULTOX, SOUTH AND UAM- 
ILTON AVEXVE FERRIES. 



Miles. STATIONS. Miles. 

Fulton Fory. 

10 BROOKLYN 

7 Greenwood 3 

4 Bay Ridge Junction 3 6 

3 New Utrecht 1 7 

2 BATH, 1 8 

% Locust Grove ^ 8J^ 

1 Guntherville ^ 9 

CONEY ISL.IND 1 10 

Atlantic Ocean. 



BROOKLYN, BATH AND 
CONEY Island RAILROAD 

connects with Street Cars, and runs 
from Greenwood Cemetery to Coney 
Island, a distance of 7 miles, form- 
ing- an expeditious conveyance to 
the Ocean Beach at Coney Island. 

The Bay Ridge and Ja- 
maica Railroad extend "3 from 
Bay Ridge to the Junction, 2^4 
miles, and thence toward Jamaica, 
L. I., thus forming another line of 
convej'ance from New York to 
Coney Island, etc. Steam ferry- 
boats> run from New York and 
Brooklyn to Bay Ridge, 4 miles, af- 
fording: a delightful trip. 



Greenwood Cemetery, the oldest and most noted of all 
the New York or Brooklyn Cemeteries, is situated on Gowanus 
Heights, Brooklyn, and about 2^ miles from Hamilton Avenue 
Ferry ; it contains over four hundred acres of land. The sur- 
face has been graded at immense expense, and the whole grounds 
are encircled with an iron fence ; the entrance ways are marked 
with rich adornments. It contains seventeen miles of carriage roads, 
and fifteen miles of footpaths, most of which, covered with con- 



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Crete, are always free from dust, mud and weeds. The grounds 
are adorned with finely wrought vaults, and with over 2,000 
monuments, some of which have cost large fortunes. About 
190,000 interments have been made in these grounds, and the an- 
nual income from the sale of lots exceeds $300,000. 

New Utrecht, L. I., seven miles from New York by railroad, 
is an old settlement lying on the west end of Long Island, near 
the Atlantic Ocean. Here are two churches, an hotel, and a num- 
ber of fine residences, being surrounded by a fruitful section of 
country, inhabited by an industrious class of farmers. 

Bath, L. I., nine miles from New York by railroad, starting 
from Brooklyn, and the same distance by steamer. This is a 
favorite resort during the Summer months for invalids and seek- 
ers of pleasure fond of sea-bathing. Here is a small settlement 
and several well-kept Hotels, the Atlantic Hotel and the Bath 
house being the principal. 

Locust Grove, 8i miles, is a station on the Coney Island 
Railroad. Here is a Steamboat Landing, and a well kept public 
house called the Locust Orove Hotel and Pavilion ; also several 
hundred bathing houses. 

Guntherville is a small settlement passed before reaching 
Coney Island. 

Fort Hamilton, situated on the west end of Long Island, 
nine miles from the City of New York, facing *' the Narrows," 
opposite Staten Island, is a strong, commanding fortification, 
erected for the defence of the Harbor of New York ; here are 
constantly stationed more or less United States troops. This 
fortress, in connection with Fort Wadsworth^ on Staten Island, 
is supposed to render this pass secure from foreign invasion. 

The Village bearing the same name is in the immediate vicin- 
ity of the Fort. Here is a large settlement, with churches, 
hotels, and a number of fine residences. This is a delightful place 
of summer resort, being distant about two miles from Bath, with 
which it is connected by a good carriage road. 



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PROSPECT PARK & CONEY ISLAND RAILROAD. 

Street Cars Leave from Fulton Street and Atlantic Avenue. 



Miles. STATIONS. Miles. 

10 BROOKLYiV. 

Fulton Ferry. 

6 Greenwood Depot 4 

4 Parkville 3 6 

3 King's Hig-hway 3 8 

1 Gravesend 1 9 



PROSPECT PARK Sc CONEY 
ISLAND RAILROAD. 

This Railroad connects with Street 
Horse Railroads, running from Ful- 
ton Ferrj', four miles, to the Depot 
near Greenwood Cemetery. It then 
runs by steam power to Coney Is- 
land, a distance of six miles further, 



Coney Island ] 10 i passing- through a highly cultivated 

Atlantic Ocean. and picturesque section of countiy. 

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Prospect Park, Brooklyn. This is a new but very band- 
some Public Park of Brooklyn, which bids fair to rival if not 
excel the Central Park of the City of New York ; it has a Lakey 
a Fountain, and a Dairy Cottage, with other attractions. The 
high ground on which it stands overlooks the Cities of Brook- 
lyn, New York and the adjacent country; also the Bay of New 
York, Staten Island, etc. It may be reached by street cars from 
Fulton Ferry and South Ferry. Near this Park commences the 
Prospect Park and Coney Island Railroad ; also the Ocean Park 
Way, one of the finest drives in the country, running to Coney 
Island. 

Parkville, six miles from Brooklyn, is a flourishing village 
of about one thousand inhabitants. Here are churches, hotels, 
and stores of different kinds. 

King's Highway, two miles further, is a handsome settle- ' 
ment, where are two churches, two hotels, and the Fair Grounds 
of King's County ; also a Race Course, which is much frequented 
at certain seasons of the year. 

Gravesend Village is an old settlement surrounded by a 
fine section of country which is highly cultivated. Here are two 
churches, two hotels, and a number of fine private residences. 



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CONEY ISLAND AND ITS ATTRACTIONS. 

Coney Island, situated near the west end of Long Island, 
is distant ten miles from New York by water, and about the 
Bame distance from Brooklyn by railroad — there now being fin- 
ished /<?wr lines of railroad to this celebrated Sea-bathing Resort. 
It is one of the most accessible and favorite summer resorts on 
the coast of Long Island for citizens of Brooklyn, New York, 
and adjacent cities in New Jersey. It is attached to the town 
of Gravesend, Kings Co., and is about five miles long and half 
a mile wide, facing the ocean and Sandy Hook. Here is a fine 
sandy beach for sea-bathing, where are accommodations for 
several thousand visitors. 

During warm weather Steamers run several times daily to the 
landings at this place, besides numerous railroad trains. There 
are now two Steamboat Landings and four Steam Railroad Depots, 
from which thousan^ds of passengers arrive and depart daily. 

The Hotels and Restaurants are numerous — the principal 
Hotels being : Cable's Ocean View Hotel, Clarendon Hotel, Ocean 
Concourse Hotel, Ocean Pavilion, Thompson's Hotel, Van Sicklen's 
Hotel, and the new Hotel erected by the New York and Man- 
hattan Beach Railway Company. 

The Seaside Aquarium and Menagerie, recently opened at 
Coney Island, is a place of great attraction. Here are two 
white whales, tropical fishes, foreign animals and birds — alto- 
gether forming an interesting collection worthy the notice of 
visitors. 

The ^^ Concourse, ''' facing the beach at Coney Island, in front 
of the Aquarium, is about half a mile in length, and is the ter- 
minus of the Ocean Parkway, extending from Prospect Park to 
the Ocean. Hundreds of splendid turn-outs, or carriages, may be 
daily seen on the road, or driving on the Concourse, in full view 
of the Ocean. 

Coney Island, by some writers, has been called the Capital of 
Long Island, but it sadly needs municipal regulations in order to 



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arrange it8 ocean front, which is obstructed by placing promis- 
cuously Hotels, Restaurants and Bathing Houses, leaving no road 
or public walk. 

Brooklyn's New^ Drive to the Sea. 

The Ocean Parkway, extending from King's Highway to 
€oney Island Beach, was thrown open to the public in Novem- 
ber, 1876, thus completing a six- mile drive from Prospect Park 
to the Ocean. It affords a splendid drive, without a rival in this 
country. At the terminus of this drive is an extension of three 
thousand feet long, called the Concourse, running parallel with the 
beach. A portion of the drive is upwards of two hundred feet wide, 
and is constructed with the gravel of the neighborhood, with such 
grades as to admirably adapt it to the requirements of pleasure 
driving. Over this road a public coach runs daily for the ac- 
commodation of passengers. 

A Horse Gar Railroad also runs from Brooklyn to Coney 
Island, in addition to the Steam Railroads, conveying passengers 
at a reduced price. 



Canarsie and Rockaway Beach Railroad and 
Steam Ferry Line. 

Passenger trains leave East New York for Canarsie seve- 
ral times daily, connecting with the Fulton and Atlantic Avenue 
cars, Brooklyn, running to the Howard House, East New York. 
On the arrival of the steam cars at Canarsie Steamboat Landing, 
passengers are conveyed to Rockaway Beach, passing over 
Jamaica Bay. 

This is a speedy and desirable route to Rockaway Beach, 
where are several large Hotels for the accommodation of visitors. 
Distance from Brooklyn sixteen miles. Usual fare to the Beach 
and return fifty cents. For further particulars and hours of 
leaving, see Railroad time-table, issued by the Company. 



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The Bay Viein Sbwse, Canarsie, is beautifully situated on the 
Bay shore, from whence the steamers leave for Rockaway Beach, 
passing through Jamaica Bay, a calm sheet of water. 



* STEAMBOAT EXCURSIONS TO ROCKAWAY 

BEACH. 

There are now several lines of Steamers running from New 
York, Brooklyn, Jersey City and Newark to Rockaway Beach ; 
also two Railroad lines, via Canarsie, and the Long Island Rail- 
road, carrying an immense number of passengers to this cele- 
brated Sea-bathing Resort during the Summer months. 

The excursion by Steamer is the most desirable and cheapest 
of all modes of conveyance, transporting passengers from New 
York, and return, for fifty cents— a total distance of about 50 
miles, passing through the lovely and picturesque Bay of New 
York, through "the Narrows," and past Coney Island to 
Jamaica Bay. 

On leaving New York, Brooklyn or Jersey the same route is 
pursued, passing Staten Island, Fort Hamilton and Coney Island, 
when the broad Atlantic is reached, and the invigorating smell 
of *' old ocean " is perceptible to all passengers. 

Entering Jamaica Bay, over the Bar, the Steamer runs past 
Barren Island, and proceeds direct to the inside landings at 
Rockaway Beach. 

Steamers also run several times daily from Canarsie, L. /., 
to the Beach, connecting with a railroad running to the City of 
Brooklyn. The Bockaway Branch Bailroad, connecting with the 
Long Island Railway, starting from Long Island City, runs from 
Valley Stream to Far Rockaway, and thence to Rockaway Beach — 
an entire distance of about 25 miles from New York. 

The present season, 1877, there will be some twelve or fifteen 
Steamers running twice daily from the above places, making the 
trips in about one hour and a half. 



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ROCKAWAY BEACH AND ITS ADVANTAGES. 

Rockaway Beach, twenty-five miles from the City of New 
York, is a long strip of sandy land lying between Jamaica Bay ^d 
the Atlantic Ocean, where is afforded unrivalled advantages for sea- 
bathing, fishing and boating. It is of easy access by Steamer 
or Railroad, and is annually visited by tens of thousands seekers 
of health and pleasure. Here are five Steamboat Landings, and 
eight or ten large Hotels for the accommodation of visitors — the 
Neptune House, Sea-Side House, Holland's Hotel, ElderVs Hotel and 
HammelVs Hotel ; in addition to the above the Belmonico House, 
Surf House, Sea-Side Pavilion, and other Hotels and restaurants face 
the Atlantic Ocean within a short distance of the seaside, where 
are located three or four thousand bathing-houses. 

A branch of the Long Island Railway extends from Valley 
Stream and terminates at Rockaway Beach, affording a speedy 
mode of conveyance to this celebrated Sea-bathing Resort, where 
thousands flock during the Summer months to enjoy the luxury 
of pure sea air and salt water bathing. It is not unusual to see 
eight or ten steamers lying at the different inside landings, while 
fifty or one hundred sailing vessels may sometimes be seen sea- 
ward, entering or departing from the Bay of New York. 

Rockaway Beach has been made famous both in prose and 
poetry, as shown by the following extract : — 

" On old Long" Island's sea-girt shore, 
Many an hour I've wiled away, 
Listening to the breakers roar 
That washed the beach of Rockaway" 

Oceanus, Rockaway Beach, is the name of the post-office 
located in Holland's Hotel. 

Atlantic Park, one mile South of Holland's Hotel, is a 
railroad station, where is a pleasantly situated public house. 



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FAR ROCKAWAY, Queen's County, L. I., facing the 
Atlantic Ocean, is an old Sea bathing Resort, situated on the line 
of a branch of the Southern Railroad of Long Island, twenty 
miles from New York. Here are three churches, eight stores, 
ten hotels, and a number of boarding houses. The principal 
hotels are the Beach Hotel, United States Hotel, Union Surf, Cole- 
man's House, Mansion House and National Hotel. 

Here is a long sandy beach, extending for several miles, which 
has been recently formed by the action of the waves. The inlet 
is a narrow body of water which has to be crossed in small boats, 
in order to get on the outer beach, where is good surf-bathing. 
The inlet affords a fine opportunity for boating, bathing and fish- 
ing. The village is favorably situated and has fine drives to the 
interior of the Island. No place on Long Island exceeds Far 
Rockaway for its healthy influence on residents and invalids. 
The permanent population is about six hundred, while thousands 
flock here during warm weather. Here also are a number of 
private cottages, affording delightful summer residences. 

East of Far Rockaway Beach lies Hempstead Harbor and 
South Oyster Bay, which are much frequented during the 
summer months by those fond of bathing, fishing and hunting. 

South Oyster Bay, twenty-nine miles from the City of 
New York, is a favorite watering-place during the Summer 
months, and a fine sporting resort during the rest of the year. 
Here are several hotels for the accommodation of visitors, two 
churches, and several beautiful dwellings situated near the Bay. 
Jones' Beach and Oak Island Beach face the Ocean. 

Amityville, thirty-two miles from New York by railroad, is 
a flourishing village containing about one thousand five hundred 
inhabitants. Here are good hotels, three churches and several 
stores. A romantic oak grove, not far from the depot, is famous 
for its pic nic parties and out door celebrations. Fishing, sailing 
and bathing are the chief amusements. 

Breslau, thirty-five miles from New York, on the line of the 
South Side Railroad, is a new and beautiful village, which sprung 



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up within a short time and is flourishing. Here are hotels, 
three churches, and an industrious population, mostly composed 
of Germans. 

Babylon, Suffolk Co., N. Y., thirty-eight miles from the 
City of New York, is situated on the south side of Long Island, 
facing the Great South Bay, and is accessible by the Central and 
Southern Railroads. It is a thriving village, having a population 
of about two thousand ; five churches, four hotels, and numerous 
boarding-houses. It combines all the advantages of a seaside 
resort with the beauty and comforts of a more inland retreat. 
The bracing air is especially recommended for invalids and chil- 
dren, who, escaping from the heat of large cities, derive imme- 
diate benefit from the change ; while the more vigorous can 
enjoy every variety of sport, both on land and water. Bathing, 
boating, fishing, shooting and driving are here afforded in their 
successive seasons. The blue fishing commences about the first 
of June and continues till the first of November. The trout 
streams afford fine sport, many of which, however, are con- 
trolled by private individuals. Partridges and woodcock are 
abundant in their season, and on the Bay wild geese, ducks and 
brant. The shooting seasons are Spring and Autumn. 

• Fire Island, nine miles from Babylon by steamer, crossing 
Great South Bay, has brcome one of the most frequented and 
favorite of the summer resorts of Long Island, ranking among 
the most celebrated watering-places on the Atlantic Coast. In 
addition to the surf -bathing here are the invigorating breezes fresh 
from the Ocean, possessing peculiar healing qualities for asthma, 
hay fever, chills, etc. Many marvellous cures have been effected 
in a very short time by resorting to this locality, which is entirely 
surrounded by the salt water of the Ocean. 

The Surf Ilouse^ kept by D. S. S Sammis, is large and well- 
kept hotel, which offers accommodations for about five hundred 
guests. Here are bathing houses for both surf ana still-water 
bathing, and fishing-boats under the caic of competent men. 
The fishing season commences about the first of May and con- 



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tinues until November, during which time blue fish, blacky 
striped and sea bass are caught in great abundance. 

Beyond Babylon, on the line of the South Side Bailroad, lies 
Bayshore, five miles, which is a favorite resort during the Sum- 
mer months. 

Islip, two miles further, which is one of the most beautiful 
and healthy villages of which the south shore can boast. Here 
is afforded fine fishing and hunting during the Spring and Sum- 
mer months. The LaTce House, Pavilion and Somerset House are 
the principal hotels. 

South Side Club and Oakdale are stations on the line of 
the railroad that have their attractions. 

Sayville, Bayport and Blue Point are villages on the line 
of the South Side Railroad, and all situated near Great South Bay. 

Patchogue, Suffolk county, L. I., fifty-five miles from New 
York, is the terminus of the South Side Railroad, being situated near 
Great South Bay. Here are Hotels and boarding-houses, afford- 
ing good accommodations for visitors, who can enjoy salt water 
bathing, sailing and fishing during the Summer months. 



MEDICAL INFLUENCE OF CLIMATE. 

It is an established fact — altliough greatly overlooked by the 
medical faculty — that the Influence of Climate on the human 
frame has a most wonderful and beneficial effect as regards certain 
diseases, such as asthma, bronchitis, consumption, and general 
debility. The only drawback is the imprudent mode of living 
too often adopted at fashionable hotels, both the seaside and the 
mountainous regions being alike healthy localities. 

A late writer remarks : " The influence of climate on human 
life is now so universally allowed that it is quite unnecessary 
for us to say a word respecting its beneficial action on the animal 
economy. The benefit resulting from the change from a cold, 
humid j-tmosphere, or the poisonous influence of a crowded city, 
to a warm, dry and pure one, is also as well understood and marked 
in ita effects as a change of treatment from an ignorant to a scien- 
tific system is satisfactory and apparent. 

** The influence exercised on the respiratory organs and the 
skin by a bland atmosphere is not only immediate but apparent; 
not merely confined to those organs, but, by the improved condi- 
tion of the blood resulting from such a change, reciprocating the 
benefit acquired on tJie brain^ by the quicker and lively state of 
the imagination ; on the nutritive system, by a fuller condition 
of the body to a perfect digestion ; and on the nervous tempera- 
ment by the more regular and natural performance of all the 
functions of the body — the best indication at all times of sound 
physical health." 

For some undefined cause, the seaside induces an abandon of 
character partaking of idleness, and a desire for luxurious living, 
which is injurious to health. 

" Beware ! the tempting- bowl ; 
Seek Nature's perfect cure." 

Mountains, Lakes, Rivers, and the Ocean are the elements 
in the physical world that go to purify the atmosphere, fertilize 
the soil, and beautify the landscape for the abode of man. So 



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intimately are they connected in the economy of Nature, that 
they are indispensable one to the other. From the lakes, rivers, 
and ocean — the latter the recipient of the former — arises the 
vapor and moisture that form the clouds ; these, returning their 
distilled contents, made pure by Nature's alchemy, overshadow 
the mountain-tops and the plain, and descend in rain or snow, 
giving vigor and life to animated nature far and wide ; these 
influences being modified by that portion of the earth's surface 
on which they descend. 

Sunrise and Sunset at Long Branch, N. J. 

At early dawn, when no one is as yet stirring except the 
hardy fisherman, when the atmosphere is favorable, is the time 
to witness one of the most grand and interesting sights imagin- 
able. At first the vivid green of the ocean is visible in the fore- 
ground, while in the distance it blends with the sky above. 
Dark clouds are seen hanging over the surface of the water, 
while sailing vessels appear dark and heavy, moving under the 
influence of a light breeze. The fisherman is seen launching his 
fragile bark and wending his way to the fishing banks off shore, 
extending from one to five miles. As the dawn increases in 
duration the scene is constantly changing. The waters lose their 
vivid green tint, and the clouds assume a golden hue of the most 
gorgeous character. But as the sun makes its appearance in the 
eastern heavens the scene is changed as if by magic. Then the 
ocean assumes its permanent blue tint, and the heavens their 
lighter and uniform azure blue, while the clouds turn to a pure 
white, tinged with a reddish appearance. The boatman becomes 
settled on his fishing grounds while busily employed in fishing. 
The sails of the passing vessel and the hull assume their white 
and dark appearance as usually geen during the daytime. The 
sun, now in full orb, is dazzling to the sight, giving out light and 
heat that is quite perceptible. The changing scene lasts for about 
one or two hours. This is a truthful description of an early 
morning view that can be seen and enjoyed at Long Branch by 



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any observing early riser, excelling in beauty all the works of 
art executed by men's inventive genius. 

Sunset, as often seen off the New Jersey coast, is equally in- 
teresting as Sunrise, with all its splendor. The grandest effect is 
during a rising thunder-storm, in warm weather; then the dark 
clouds begin to gather in the west and the rain descends in more 
or less quantity ; as the sun goes down a red and yellowish ap- 
pearance is visible, constantly changing in beauty while the orb 
of day disappears in the difc^tant horizon. Under this influence 
next appears the gorgeous rainbow in the ea^t, spanning the 
heavens wliile resting its column of variegated colors on the 
Ocean waters. This scene, enlivened by the passing sail ves- 
sels, that are sensitive to the changeable winds, is a sight well 
worth witnessing. As darkness increases the flashes of light- 
ning alone attract the attention, as seen in different parts of the 
horizon. 

The u'ual day scene off Sandy Hook and the New Jersey 
coast is al-o one of stirring interest. Here may be seen the pon- 
derous steamer and the swift tug-boat, passing and re passing, 
the sailing vessels of different kinds, and the pleasure yachts that 
frequent these waters. 

The surf rolling on the beach and the bathers enjoying the 
cooling waters of the Ocean are sights of almost constant occur- 
rence ; while the cool, invigorating sea breeze affords a most de- 
lightful pleasure to the sojourners, here congregated in great 
crowds during the Summer months. 

GOD IN THE SEA. 

BY SAMUEL V. SPAULDINO. 

" Wilt thou come to-day with me. 
Come and stand beside the sea ; 
Listen to its ceaseless roar 
Beating- on the rocky shore ? 

** Vast and beautiful the blue, 
Never ceasing, ever new ; 
In its grandeur so sublime, 
God has spoken through all time." 



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New York to Flushing, Great Neck & Whitestone, 

Via FLUSHING & NORTH SIDE RAILROAD. 

Jt^" Steam Ferry-boats rtm from Foot <James Sli]> and Foot 34th 

Street, New York. 



Miles. STATIONS. Miles. 

15 NEW YOItK ... 

14 Long Island City 1 

11 Woodside 3 4 

10 Winfield 1 5 

9 Newtown 1 6 

8 Corona 1 7 

7 Whitestone Junction 1 8 

6 Flushing 1 9 

College Point 10 

Whitestone 12 

6 FLUSHIiNG 9 

5 Broadway 1 10 

3 Bay Side 3 12 

2 Dougiaston 1 13 

1 LittleNeck 1 14 

Great Neck 1 15 



FLrSHINO AND NORTH 
StlOUm RAlL.ROAl>. 

The above line of railroad -runs 
from Long Island City, opposite the 
City of New York, to Flushing, 
Great Neck and Whitestone, Long 
Island, passing through a rich and 
interesting section of country for- 
most of the distance. 

The Whitestone Branch runs from 
Flushing, passing College Point, to 
Whitestone— three miles. 

The North Sfiore Railroad now ter- 
minates at a small settlement near 
Manhasset Bay, but should be ex- 
tended east to Hempstead Bay, where 
lies Roslyn and Glen Cove. 



Long Island City, Queen's County, L. I. , lying on the East 
River, opposite tlie City of New York, with which it is connected 
by several steam ferries, is a place of growing importance. It 
embraces Bavenswood and Astoria^ and is connected with Brooklyn 
by horse cars. It is an incorporated city, and divided into five 
wards ; in 1875, it contained 15,600 inhabitants. Here are com- 
modious wharves for shipping, and a number of extensive manu- 
facturing establishments. A new Court House has here been 
recently erected, and it has been made the county-seat for Queen's 
County. 



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Hell Gate, a dangerous passage in the East River, is situated 
immediately north of Astoria, where improvements have recently- 
been made, under the direction of the United States Government. 

Woodside, three miles from Long Island City, is handsomely 
situated on the line of the Flushing Railroad. Here are a num- 
ber of fine residences shaded by forett trees, and surrounded by 
cultivated grounds. 

Winfield, one mile further, is another handsome village, with 
shade-trees and gardens, forming a fine suburban residence. 

Newtown, six miles from New York, is an old and delight- 
ful place of residence ; it contains many fine dwellings, with 
gardens and highly cultivated farms in its vicinity. Here are 
produced the celebrated Newtown Pippin Apple and other kinds 
of fruit in great abundance. The population of the township of 
Newtown in 1875 was 10,631, being mostly agriculturalists, 

Maspeth, five miles from New York, is another old settle- 
ment in the town of Newtown, being on the line of another 
railroad. 

Corona, or West Flushing, is handsomely situated on the 
line of the Flushing Railroad, seven miles from the City of New 
York. On leaving this station the railroad runs for a mile or 
two across a salt marsh lying at the head of Flushing Bay. The 
well known Fosldon Race Course is situated about a quarter of a 
mile to the north of this place. 

Flushing, Queen's County, L. I., is favorably situated on 
Flushing Bay, nine miles east of the City of New York, where 
ii3 a Steamboat Landing. Here centres the Flufhmg, Central and 
Noi'th Shore Railroads, affording a speedy communication with 
New York and different parts of Long Island. The village is 
well laid out and handsomely built, with wide streets and 
avenues, affording fine drives, being surrounded by a picturesque 
and fruitful section of country. Here are eight churches, of 
different denominations ; several popular institutions of learn- 
ing, among which are the Flushing High School, Fairchild's 
Institute for Boys, and St. Joseph's Academy ; one bank and a 



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Savings Bank ; two hotels, the principal being the Flushing 
Hotel ; a public library, two printing offices, forty or fifty 
stores, and a number of manufacturing establishments, gas 
works, water works, etc. Here are also five nurseries on a 
large scale. Population of the village about 10,000 ; population 
of the town, including several other villages, in 1875, was 15,367. 

College Point, lying in the town of Flushing, at the mouth 
of Flushing Bay, is handsomely situated on high ground near 
the Eabt River, or Long Island Sound. Here are three churches, 
an hotel, a savings bank, several stores, a large India-rubber 
factory, and a silk factory. 

The Poppenhusen Institute is used as a town hall and for the- 
atrical purposes ; also as a Kindergarten, for the instruction of 
children. 

Whitestone is situated on the East River, two miles from 
Flushing, with which it is connected by a railroad running 
through Colk-ge Point. Here is a steamboat dock, a large hotelj 
three churches, five or six stores, and some manufacturing estab; 
lishments. 

The Whitestone House is a large and well-kept hotel situate(| 
near the water. An excursion, by steamboat, through the East 
River and Hell Gate affords a most delightful and interesting 
trip. 

Broadway, so-called, is a railroad station one mile east of 
Flushing, where is a scattered settlement. Here are good roads 
and cultivated fields. ' 

Bayside, two miles further east, is a small village situated 
near Little Neck Bay, being surrounded by a fine and picturesque 
section of country. There are many fine country seats in this 
vicinity, especially at the landing, one mile north of the depot. 

Douglaston, four miles east of Flushing, is another small 
village, where are some fine residences. 

Little Neck, one mile further, is a village handsomely 
situated on the line of the railroad. Here are two churches, an 



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hotel and store. A bay puts in here from the Sound, and there 
are many fine views of the salt water. 

Great Neck Station, situated near Manhasset Bay, is the 
present terminus of the North Shore Railroad. 

Great Neck Village, lying between Little Neck Bay and 
Manhasset Bay, is a scattered settlement, extending for a mile or 
two north of the depot. Here are two hotels or taverns, and 
some fine residences. The surrounding country is well wooded 
and somewhat hilly 

Beyond Great Neck, on the north shore of Long Island, lies 
Manhasset, Port Washington and Sands* Point, lying 
on Manhasset Bay. They arc reached by steamers from New 
York. 

Roslyn and Glen Cove, lying on Hempstead Bay, are 
reached by railroad and steamer. 

Cold Spring Harbor, Oyster Bay, Huntington and 
Northport, delightful places of resort, are also reached by rail- 
road and steamers, affording, during the Summer months, pleas- 
ant excursions by either route. The steamers run through the 
East River and Long Island Sound, stopping at the different 
landings. 

N. B. — In describing the numerous Sea-bathing Resorts and 
places of attraction in the vicinity of the City of New York, all 
being easily reached by railroad or steamer, it must be apparent 
how much favored is this Great Metropolis of America. The 
New Jersey shore, facing the Atlantic Ocean, and both shores of 
Long Island for a hundred miles, abound in favorite resorts 
where the sea air and salt-water bathing can be enjoyed. Hun- 
dreds of thousands of visitors, from all sections of the country, 
annually tlock to these health-restoring resorts during the Summer 
months. 




ailsttsB 




This is the name of the Eastern portion of Coney Island, 
where two and a quarter miles of the finest Sea Beach in the 
World is under private ownership. Plans are perfected for exten- 
sive improvements by way of Pleasure Grounds, Hotels, Bathing- 
houses, Shelters and Places of Amusement. 

The MANHATTAN BEACH HOTEL, which will be 
opened about July 1st, has been erected at a cost of one hundred 
and twenty thousand dollars, and is one of the most complete on 
the Atlantic coast. It will be heated throughout by steam and 
lighted by gas, and in all its departments will be as nearly per- 
fect as possible. 

The Nevr York & Manhattan Beach Railway- (with its 
New York^Bay Ridge and Jamaica Railroad connections) forms 
a half circle around Brooklyn, giving to both cities cheap and 
quick transit to the Sea. Time from Greenpoint (opposite Twenty- 
third Street, New York) and the Battery, forty-five minutes. 

The Offices of this Company are at No. 61 Broadway, 
New York. 

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New Jersey Southern Railroad Line. 

sw Ym% long Iraifl. 

PHILADELPHIA 



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1^" steamers of this Line leave New York, from Pier Ko. 8, 2f. Jt., 
at 6.20, 9.30 & 10,40 A. M. and 3.45, 5 & 6.15 P. M. Daily. 

Passenger Trains leave Long Branch six times Daily for Netv York. 

jt^" Three Daily Trains between New York and Philadelphia. 



The only Koute from New York or Philadelphia to the Gunning 
and Fishing Grounds of Barnegat Bay, Tom's River, Waretown, and 
Beach Haven. 

The quickest and only direct Route from Philadelphia to Long 
Branch, Ocean Grove, Sea Side Park, &c., and the only direct line from 
New York to Highlands, Long Branch, Monmouth Park, Egg Harbor, 
Vineland, Bridgeton, Atlantic City, Cape May, and all Eastern and 
Southern New Jersey. 

Two Express Trains daily (except Sunday) from New York to Ocean 
Grove, Sea Side Park, and Beech Haven ; two trains from Philadelphia to 
Ocean Grove and Sea Side Park, and three trains to Beach Haven. 

Pullman Palace Cars on Fast Express Trains between Sandy 
Hook, Long Branch and Philadelphia. 

EXCURSION TICKETS AT LOW RATES. 

First Claes and Emigrant Tickets iesued from New York to all points 
South and West. 

The New York Transfer Company in New York, and the L^nion 
Transfer Company in Philadelphia, will call for and check baggage to 
destination. 

For special information apply to F. P. FINCH, Agent, Pier 8, North 
River, New York, or to FRED. GERKER, Agent, 700 Chestnut Street, 
Philadelphia. 

WM. S. SNEDEN, Gen'l Manager. R. BLODGETT, Sup't. 

CHAS. P. McFADDIN, General Ticket Agent. 

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CENTRAL RAILROAD OF NEW JERSEY. 



lew York and Long Branch Division. 

ALL RAIL ROUTE 

Between NEVir VORK and the SEA SHORE. 

Express Train Time betweeti Ketv York and Long Branch, 
One Hour and Twenty Mlinutes. 

REDUCED FARES FOR THE SEASON. 

Excursion Far*- from New York to Red Bank, LiUJe Silver, Branch- 
port and Long B-anch. $1 50: to Elberon, $1.60 ; to Deal Beach, $1.75 ; 
to Ocean Gr-'ve, $185; to Ocean Beach, $2.00: to Spring Lake, $2.10 ; 
to Sea Girt, $2.15; to Squan, $2.20. 

Trains leave Neir York, foot of Liberty Street, for Long Branch, 
Ocean Grove. Sea Gi-t. Sqnan, &c., at 5:00,7:45,9:00,11:45 a.m., and 
3:30 (Express), 4:00, 4:45, 6:00 p. m. 

Leave Squan for New York at 6:12, 7:37 (Express) a. m., and 1:50, 
3:55 p. M. 

Leave S^n Girt for New York at 6:15, 7:25, 7:40 (Express), 10:30 a. m., 
and 1:53, 3:58, 6:05. 8:35 p. m. 

Leave Spring Lak*- for New lork at 6:19, 7:29, 7:44 (Express), 10:33 
A. M., and 1:56, 4:01. 6:09, 8:39 p. m 

Leave t'cean Heach for New York at 6:25, 7:34, 7:49 (Express), 10:38 
A. M., and 2:01, 4:06. 6:15, 8:45 P. M. 

Leave Ocean Grave for New York at 6:32, 7:42, 7:57 (Express), 10:45 
A. M., and 2:08, 4:13, 6:24, 8:52 p. M. 

Leave Long Branch for New York at 6:50, 8:00, 8:15 (Express), 11:05 
A. M , and 2:30. 4:35. 6:45, 9:10 p. m. 

Leave Bed Bank for New York at 7:03, 8:13, 11:18 a. m., and 2:43, 
4:49. 6:58 9:23 P. m. 

Leave l^iatawan. for New York at 7:23, 8:30, 11:38 a. m., and 3:02, 
5:11 7:17, 9:41 p. M. 

Leave S'tntJi Amhoy for New York at 7.35, 8:40, 11.50 A. m., and 3:13, 
5:23, 7:28, 9:53 p. M. 

Leave Berth Amhoy for New York at 7:41, 8:46, 11:56 a. m., and 3:19, 
5:29, 7:34, 9:59 p. m. 

Bullman Parlor Cars are attached to trains leaving New York at 
3:30 and 4:00 p. M.. and to trnins leavirg Sea Girt at 7:25 and 7:40 A. M., 
Ocean Grove at 7:42 and 7:57 A. m., Long Branch at 8:00 and 8:15 A. m. 
Fare for seat in Parlor Car, 25c. 

H. F. B^LOWIW, Gen. Pai§. ilgent. 

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EVERY DAY INCLUDING SUNDAYS. 

" Ttie Popular Waterio^lace of America.'' 
OCEAN EXCURSIONS, 

With Musical Entertainments every Trip. 
THE NEW AND FAVORITE STEAMBOAT 

€APT. GEO. r. HOLTOX, 

Willi Coiiteriio's CeleSratei Twenty-Tliird Reiiuient Bani, 

Will leave DAILY and SUNDAY, as foUows : 

Twenty-fourth Street, North River, - 8.30 a. m. and 1.15 p. m. 

West Tenth Street, " - - 8.45 " " 1.25 " 

Pier 27, foot of Park Place, - - - 9.00 " " 1.40 " 

JeweU's Dock, Brooklyn, - - - 9.20 " " 2.00 " 

Iteturninff, leaves Rockaway at 11.00 a. ni. and 4.30 p. ni. 
THE COMMODIOUS OCEAN STEAMBOAT 

KT E: ^V E3 1=1 S 1 3Nr IS., 

CAPT. ,T. B. PARKS, 

WiU leave DAILY and SUNDAY, as follows : 

Twenty-third Street, East River, - 8.15 a. m. and 12.55 p. m. 

South First Street, Williamsburgh, - - 8.30 " " 1.10 " 

Grand Street, New York, East River, - 8.45 " " 1.20 " 

Jewell's Dock, Brooklyn, - - - 9.0(J " " 1.30 '• 

Bt'turnhig, leaves Rockaway at 10.45 a. m. and 5.00 p. m. 

Fare, 3 5 Cts. Excursion Tickets, 5 O Cts. 

GOOD ON EITHER BOAT. 

REFRESHMENTS OIV BOARD. 

o 

The New Excursion Palace ''COLUMBIA,'* will start on this 

Route in July. 

|^° Hie Cheapest and Most Delightful Excursion out of New York. 

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New Rou'e to Coney Island and Locust Grove. 

On and after SUN DA T, jrUNE 17th, the Steamboat ARROWSMITH 
will leave West 22d Street at 10 a. m., 2 p. m. ; Leroy Street, 10:10 a. m., 
2:10 p. M. ; Franklin Street, 10:20 a. m., 2:20 p. m. ; Pier 13, North River, 
10:30 a. m., 2:30 P. M. ; Jewell's Wharf, Brooklyn, 10:45 a. m., 2:45 p. M. ; 
retumiiif/ at 12 M. and 3:30 P. M. 

Steamboat MINNIE R. CHILDS leaves West 22d Street at 8:45 a. m., 
11:40 A, M., 3 p. M. ; Leroy Street, 8:55 a. m., 11:50 a. m., 3:10 P. M.; 
Franklin Street, 9:05 a. m., 12 m., 3:20 p. m. ; Pier 13, North River, 9:15 
A. M., 12:10 P. M., 3:30 P. M. ; returning at 10:30 A. M., 1 :30 P. M., 6:30 P. M. 

Fare, 25c. £xcur§ion Ticket, 40c. 

^g° Connecting with Railroad for Cable's and Middle Island Hotels. 



The fine new Steamer IDLEWILD will run to Coney Island every day 
(Sundays included), leaving West 24th Street at 9 A. M., 12, 3 and 5:30 
P. M. ; West 10th Street, 9:10 a. m., 12:10, 3:10 and 5:20 p. M. ; Franklin 
Street, Pier 35, 9:20 a. m., 12:20, 3:20 and 5:10 p.m. ; Pier 2, North River, 
9:30 A. M., 12:30, 3:30 and 5 P. M. 

THE MAGNIFICENT FLOATING PALACE, 

One of the Largest and Most Superb Steamers in the World, 
EVERY DAY FOR 

Rockaway and Rockaway Beach, 

The Most Delightful Sea-Coast Resort on the Amerioan 

Continent. 

Leavfs, every day, Pier foot of 22d Sireet, N. R., at 9 a. m. and 2 p. m,, 
and Pier 2, N. R. (adjoining the Battery), at 9:30 A. m. and 2:30 p. m. Re- 
mains at Rockaway Beach about three hours, affording amj)le time for 
Luncheon and Surf-Bathing. 

Fare, 50 €eiit§ Round Trip ; Singrle Trip, 35 Cents. 

Marine Sand, Mozart Glee Club, Madrigal Soys, Chtirch Chime*, 

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COLEMAN HOUSE, 

ASBURY PARK, NEW JERSEY, 

l^ituated .1§ Miles ISoutli of tlie City of Wew York. 



OPENED FOR GUESTS JUNE 1, 1877, 



This House has an Ocean frontage of 3*25 feet, with full view 
of Surf and Beach. 

With recent alterations and additions it has a capacity for 
accommodating over 350 guests. Its location is entirely unsur- 
passed by any Hotel along the coast of New Jersey. 

The Dining-room commands an unobstructed view of the ocean, 
and is unrivaled in this respect. 

The House has recently been provided with a Telegraph 
Office and Billiard Room, and is easy of access to boating on 
Sunset and Wesley Lakes, and being but 200 feet from the 
breakers, it thus affords unusual facilities for surf-bathing. 

We would call especial attention to our thorough system of 
drainage, adopted solely by the Coleman House; care having 
been taken that everything of a sanitary character, which is con- 
ducive to the health of its guests, shall be under the strictest 
supervision. 

Termx, Three Dollars per Day. 

S:^ Favorable terms will be offered to parties engaging rooms 
for the season. For full particulars address 

S- I-i. OOI-.E3N/i:-A.3Sr, 

Asbut'f/ l*arh\ New Jersey, 

(76) 



THE PITMAN HOUSE, 

CHARLES E HOWLAND, Proprietor. 

This favorite Hotel, the largest and finest in the Grove, offers 
increased attractions for the pleasure and convenience of its guests the 
present season. 

HOME COMFORTS.— To meet the demands of the public for a 
better class of accommodations, the house has been greatly enlarged, 
and lighted throughout wich gas. The rooms are all spacious, airy, and 
furnished with a view to elegant comfort. 

Its location is all that could be desired for convenience, being quite 
near the Post Office, Congregational Tabernacle, and Ocean Beach, 
the bracing sea-breeze being enjoyed in every part of the building. 

The large parlor is a novelty in design, 30x60 feet, with ceiling 
20 feet in height, surrounded by galleries, and open toward the white- 
capped billo^vs. It is furnished with every convenience for reading 
music, and in-door recreation. 

The Grounds have been tastefully improved, and a green, grassy 
lawn invites the lovers of croquet, the swing, or quiet repose beneath 
the welcome shade, to while the hours away. 

For further information, call on or address 

CHAS. E. HOWLAND, Ocean Grove, N.J. 

OSBORN HOUSE, 

Situated 43 Miles South of the City of New York. 



THEODORE FIELDS, Proprietor. 



"Within two minutes' walk of Railroad Btepot, five to the Ocean. 

PLEASANT WALKS AND DRIVES. 

Wine Fishing, Crahhing, Ocean and JRiver Bathing. 

Through Cars on Central Railroad of New Jersey, and Pennsylvania 
Railroad, between New York and Philadelphia and Squan, Passenger 
Gars leave several times daily. 

(77) 



SURF HOUSE, 

OCEAN BEACH, MONMOUTH CO., N.J. 

■ ■ • ■ ■ 

THE SURF HOUSE, kept by the Subscriber during the past three 
years, has been enlarged and improved, and was opened June 1st, 1877, 
under much more favorable circumstances than ever before, and will 
be kept in the same comfortable manner which has characterized it 
hitherto, l^"' Open during the Winter at reduced prices. 

The House is less than 300 feet from the water, the rooms are large 
and very convenient, and a fine view is obtained from all. 

SHARK RIVER empties into the Ocean near by, and affords fine 
boating, fishing, clamming and crabbing, and there is the more exciting 
sport of fishing and sailing on the Ocean. 

SURF BATHINGr here is unsurpassed, and the shore slopes so gradu- 
ally that it is perfectly safe. 

Railroad communication is afforded with New York and Philadelphia 
several times daily. 

For further particulars address 

E. O CONGER, Ocean Beach, N. J. 



"FIFTH AVEHUE HOUSE," 

A Beautifully Iiocated Summer Resort. 

Commanding a magnificent view of the Beach, and also situated 
upon the banks of Shark River, in which river abound Clams, Crabs, 
Oysters and Fish of all species, thus affording guests opportunities for 
crabbing, fishing, &c. The river also affords delightful and safe sailing. 
Only ten minutes ride by rail to Long Branch, and five minutes to 
Asbury Park, Ocean Grove and Spring Lake Beach, Two trains per 
hour by the Central Railroad of New Jersey. 

SURF AND STILL SALT WATER BATHING. 

11^" FREE COACH TO AND FROM THE CARS. 
'Boats in connection with the House FRBE OF CHAHGE. 

Terms for Board moderate. All communications respecting Board 
promptly answered. Address, 

J. L. HOPPOCK, Proprietor, 

Fifth Avenue Mouse, Ocean Seach, y, J". 

(78) 



MANSION HOUSE, 

OCEAN AVENUE, 

LONG BRANCH, N. J. 

PIERIS & BUTLER, - - - Proprietors. 



This House is delightfully and centrally situated, facing the Atlantic 
Ocean, and furnished with"^ all the modern improvements for the con- 
venience and comfort of guests. 

HOTEL ROYAL, 

SIXTH AVENUE, Corner 40tli Street, KEW YORK, 

Is a large and popular Hotel, kept by 

PIERIS & BUTLER. 

lie Inltsi itatoi Itttl 



The UNITED STATES HOTEL is one of the Largest and JBest 
Furbished at Long Branrh, is delightfully and centrally located^ 
and is surrounded by spacious grounds and elegant lawns. 

HTkI^^"- CRITTENDEN & PEABODY. 

WEST END HOTEL, 



:est and Most Elegantly Furnishec 
louse in Monmouth Co. , N. J. 

PRESBURY & HILDRETH, 



This is one of the Largest and Most Elegantly Furnished Hotels of 
any Public House in Monmouth Co. , N. J. 



GEO. G. PRESBURY, JR. 

D. M. HILDRETH. Proprtetor8» 

(79) 



THOMPSON'S HOTEL, 

CONiilY ISLAIND, 

Is now open for the reception of Transient and Permanent Boarders. 
OPEN THE WHOLE YEAR. 

MEFRESUMENTS OF ALL, KINDS aluays on hand. 

J^° Coney Island Horse Cars stop near the door ; Also, the Prospect 
Park and Coney Island Railroad. 

CalDle's Ocean View Hotel, 

Situated at the Terminus of the 
PROSPECT PARK AND CONEY ISLAND RAILROAD, 

CONEV ISLAND. 



The improvements that have been made here place it ahead of 

any of the Watering-place Hotels at this favorite Sea-bathing Resort. 

N. O. BURGH'S 

One Minute's Walk East of Railroad Depot, 

Is now open for the reception of Transient and Permanent Boarders. 
HOUSE KErr ON THE EUROPEAN FLAN. 

|J^~ Large Driving-Sheds within a minute's drive of West End of 

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VANDERVEER'S 

Ocean Concourse Hotel, 

(ON THE EUROPEAN PLAN.) 

Good a;!CommodationS for Permanent and Transient Guests ; 

Terminus of the West End of the new Concourse ; 

100 feet East of Prospect Park and Coney Island Railroad. 

(80) 




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